Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
lancioides
ID:
728505

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Ciencia (Mexico) 4: 65 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000727838



Common Names

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


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Description

Hypericum lancioides (also called Lance-shaped 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 lancioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in the production of herbal teas and extracts for its medicinal properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hypericum lancioides sub. congestiflorum (Triana & Planch.) N.Robson
Hypericum lancioides sub. lancioides

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Hypericum lancioides are yellow, with five petals and many stamens. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypericum lancioides 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 lancioides

Hypericum lancioides can be found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Hypericum lancioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypericum lancioides?

Hypericum lancioides

What is the family of Hypericum lancioides?

Hypericaceae

What is the common name of Hypericum lancioides?

Lancioides 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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