Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
kitamense
ID:
728478

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Y.Kimura) N.Robson

Source:
cmp

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Syst. Biodivers. 4: 51 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000727811



Common Names

  • Kitam St. John's Wort
  • Kitam Hypericum
  • Kitam Amber


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Description

Hypericum kitamense (also called Kitama St. John's Wort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Japan. It grows in moist meadows, woodlands, and along roadsides. It has yellow flowers and small, oval leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Hypericum kitamense 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 kitamense 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 kitamense 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 kitamense

Hypericum kitamense can be found in the mountains of Japan.

Hypericum kitamense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypericum kitamense?

Hypericum kitamense

What is the family of Hypericum kitamense?

Hypericaceae

What is the common name of Hypericum kitamense?

Kitamense St. John's Wort

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-2858332: Based on the initial data import
Yojiro Kimura (1912-2006): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.Kimura' in the authors string.
Norman Keith Bonner Robson (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Robson' in the authors string.