Status:
valid
Authors:
Poulter
Source:
cmp
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 21: 183 (1954)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000727762
Common Names
- Shrubby St. John's Wort
- Imbricate St. John's Wort
- Imbricate Hypericum
Description
Hypericum imbricatum (also called Imbricated St. John's Wort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It grows in moist meadows, woodlands, and along roadsides. It has yellow flowers and small, oval leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Hypericum imbricatum is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: The flowers of Hypericum imbricatum are yellow in color and have five petals. They are typically 1-2 cm in diameter. Seed: The seeds of Hypericum imbricatum are small, black and oval in shape. Seedlings: The seedlings of Hypericum imbricatum are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hypericum imbricatum is a deciduous shrub that can reach up to 2m in height. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. 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 imbricatum
Hypericum imbricatum can be found in Europe, North Africa, and Asia.
Hypericum imbricatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypericum imbricatum?
Hypericum imbricatum
What is the common name of Hypericum imbricatum?
Imbricated St. John's-wort
What is the natural habitat of Hypericum imbricatum?
It is found in the mountains of Europe and Asia
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,