Hypericum latisepalum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
latisepalum
ID:
1231230
Status:
valid
Authors:
(N.Robson) N.Robson
Source:
tro
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 43: 276 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001230568
Common Names
- Wide-sepal Hypericum
- Latisepalum Hypericum
- Wide-sepal St. John's Wort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hypericum latisepalum (also called 'Broad-sepal St. John's wort', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Hypericaceae family. It is a shrub that grows to a height of 1 to 3 meters and has small, oval-shaped leaves. It is native to Japan, and is found in moist, shady forests and wetland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Hypericum latisepalum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Hypericum latisepalum are yellow and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and green, with a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hypericum latisepalum is a fast-growing, evergreen perennial that can reach up to 2 feet in height. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by stem cuttings taken in the spring. The cuttings should be treated with a rooting hormone and placed in a moist medium such as perlite, vermiculite, or sand.
Where to Find Hypericum latisepalum
Hypericum latisepalum can be found in the Mediterranean.
Hypericum latisepalum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypericum latisepalum?
Hypericum latisepalum
What type of plant is Hypericum latisepalum?
Herbaceous perennial
Where is Hypericum latisepalum native to?
Southeastern United States
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
Norman Keith Bonner Robson (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Robson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77067102-1: Based on the initial data import