Status:
valid
Authors:
N.Robson
Source:
cmp
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Bull. Nat. Hist. Mus. (London), Bot. 31: 74 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000727809
Common Names
- Kingdon's St. John's Wort
- Kingdon's Hypericum
- Kingdon's Amber
Description
Hypericum kingdonii (also called Kingdon'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 kingdonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in the production of herbal teas and extracts for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hypericum kingdonii 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hypericum kingdonii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in summer and rooted in a mix of sand and peat. It is best to plant in a sunny, sheltered spot in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Hypericum kingdonii
Hypericum kingdonii can be found in the mountains of the western United States.
Hypericum kingdonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypericum kingdonii?
Hypericum kingdonii
What is the common name of Hypericum kingdonii?
Kingdon's St. John's Wort
What type of plant is Hypericum kingdonii?
Herbaceous perennial
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,