Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
laricifolium
ID:
728510

Status:
valid

Authors:
Juss.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1804

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. 3: 160 (1804)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000727843



Common Names

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


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Synonyms

  • Brathys acerosa (Kunth) Spach [unknown]
  • Brathys laricifolia (Juss.) Spach [unknown]
  • Hypericum laricoides Gleason [unknown]
  • Hypericum tinctorum Willd. ex Spreng. [unknown]
  • Hypericum acerosum Kunth [unknown]
  • Hypericum racemulosum Turcz. [unknown]
  • Hypericum platypetalum Turcz. [unknown]
  • Hypericum laricifolium acerosum (Kunth) Wedd. [unknown]

Description

Hypericum laricifolium (also called Larch-leaved St. John's-wort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and western Asia. It typically grows in open woods, grassy meadows, and rocky slopes. It has small yellow flowers and long, narrow leaves that resemble those of a larch tree.

Uses & Benefits

Hypericum laricifolium 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 flowers of Hypericum laricifolium 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 laricifolium is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall. Dig up the plant and divide the root ball into several sections, making sure each section has some roots and shoots.

Where to Find Hypericum laricifolium

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

Hypericum laricifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypericum laricifolium?

Hypericum laricifolium

What is the family of Hypericum laricifolium?

Hypericaceae

What is the common name of Hypericum laricifolium?

Laricifolium 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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