Status:
valid
Authors:
Kimura
Source:
cmp
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 52: 192 (1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000727760
Common Names
- Hyuga St. John's Wort
- Hyuga Hypericum
- Hyuga St. Johnswort
Description
Hypericum hyugamontanum (also called Hyuga St. John's Wort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Japan. It grows in moist meadows, woodlands, and along roadsides. It has yellow flowers and small, oval leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Hypericum hyugamontanum is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: The flowers of Hypericum hyugamontanum are yellow in color and have five petals. They are typically 1-2 cm in diameter. Seed: The seeds of Hypericum hyugamontanum are small, black and oval in shape. Seedlings: The seedlings of Hypericum hyugamontanum are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hypericum hyugamontanum is a deciduous shrub that can reach up to 2m in height. It is native to Japan. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or in pots in a cold greenhouse. Cuttings should be taken in summer and rooted in a cold frame or in pots in a cold greenhouse.
Where to Find Hypericum hyugamontanum
Hypericum hyugamontanum can be found in Japan.
Hypericum hyugamontanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypericum hyugamontanum?
Hypericum hyugamontanum
What is the common name of Hypericum hyugamontanum?
Hyuga St. John's-wort
What is the natural habitat of Hypericum hyugamontanum?
It is found in the mountains of Japan
Species in the Hypericum genus
Species in the Hypericaceae family
Cratoxylum arborescens,
Cratoxylum cochinchinense,
Cratoxylum formosum,
Cratoxylum glaucum,
Cratoxylum maingayi,
Cratoxylum sumatranum,
Eliea articulata,
Harungana madagascariensis,
Harungana montana,
Harungana montana,
Harungana rubescens,
Hypericum abilianum,
Hypericum aciferum,
Hypericum acmosepalum,
Hypericum acostanum,
Hypericum addingtonii,
Hypericum adenotrichum,
Hypericum adpressum,
Hypericum aegypticum,
Hypericum aethiopicum,
Hypericum afrum,
Hypericum amblyocalyx,
Hypericum amblysepalum,
Hypericum andjerinum,
Hypericum androsaemum,
Hypericum annulatum,
Hypericum apiculatum,
Hypericum apricum,
Hypericum armenum,
Hypericum asahinae,
Hypericum ascyron,
Hypericum asperuloides,
Hypericum asperulum,
Hypericum assamicum,
Hypericum athoum,
Hypericum atomarium,
Hypericum attenuatum,
Hypericum aucheri,
Hypericum augustinii,
Hypericum australe,
Hypericum aviculariifolium,
Hypericum baccharoides,
Hypericum balearicum,
Hypericum balfourii,
Hypericum barbatum,
Hypericum beanii,
Hypericum beccarii,
Hypericum bellum,
Hypericum benghalense,
Hypericum bequaertii,