Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
lancasteri
ID:
728501

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.Robson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Bull. Brit. Mus. (Nat. Hist.), Bot. 12: 279 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000727834



Common Names

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


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Description

Hypericum lancasteri (also called Lancaster's St. John's Wort, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky areas, such as hillsides and cliffs.

Uses & Benefits

Hypericum lancasteri 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 lancasteri 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 lancasteri 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 lancasteri

Hypericum lancasteri can be found in South Africa.

Hypericum lancasteri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypericum lancasteri?

Hypericum lancasteri

What is the family of Hypericum lancasteri?

Hypericaceae

What is the common name of Hypericum lancasteri?

Lancaster's 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,

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