Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
jovis
ID:
728455

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greuter

Source:
cmp

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
O.P.T.I.M.A. Meetings 1: 25 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000727788



Common Names

  • Jove's St. John's Wort
  • Jove's Hypericum
  • Jove's St. Johnswort


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Description

Hypericum jovis (also called Jupiter'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 jovis 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 jovis 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypericum jovis 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 jovis

Hypericum jovis can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Hypericum jovis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypericum jovis?

Hypericum jovis

What is the common name of Hypericum jovis?

Jove's St. John's-wort

What is the natural habitat of Hypericum jovis?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2858307: Based on the initial data import
Werner Greuter (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greuter' in the authors string.