Hypericum joerstadii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
joerstadii
ID:
728454
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lid
Source:
ksu
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Skr. Norske Vidensk.-Akad. Oslo, Mat.-Naturvidensk. Kl. , n.s., 23: 121 (1968)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000727787
Common Names
- Joerstad's St. John's Wort
- Joerstad's Hypericum
- Joerstad's St. Johnswort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hypericum joerstadii (also called Joerstad's 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 joerstadii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used medicinally to treat skin diseases, wounds, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hypericum joerstadii is a yellow star-shaped flower with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hypericum joerstadii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a light, well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. For cuttings, take stem cuttings in the spring or summer and place them in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and place the cuttings in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Hypericum joerstadii
Hypericum joerstadii can be found in the mountains of Norway.
Hypericum joerstadii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypericum joerstadii?
Hypericum joerstadii
What is the common name of Hypericum joerstadii?
Joerstad's St. John's-wort
What is the natural habitat of Hypericum joerstadii?
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,
References
Johannes Lid (1886-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lid' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:433522-1: Based on the initial data import