Status:
valid
Authors:
N.Robson
Source:
cmp
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 4: 48 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746597
Common Names
- Hypericum ichelense
- Ichelense St. John's Wort
- Ichelense Hypericum
Description
Hypericum ichelense (also called St. John's Wort, Ichel's St. John's Wort, or Ichel's Hypericum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Hypericaceae family. It is native to Europe and is found in temperate climates. It is an evergreen shrub with small, yellow flowers and oval-shaped leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Hypericum ichelense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive pink flowers. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments including headaches, nausea, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hypericum ichelense has small, yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are slender and have small, ovate leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hypericum ichelense is a hardy, evergreen shrub that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings taken in the spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process.
Where to Find Hypericum ichelense
Hypericum ichelense can be found in Spain.
Hypericum ichelense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypericum ichelense?
Hypericum ichelense
What type of plant is Hypericum ichelense?
A flowering plant
Where is Hypericum ichelense native to?
Spain
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,