Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
laxiflorum
ID:
747266

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.Robson

Source:
cmp

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 4: 39 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746599



Common Names

  • Hypericum laxiflorum
  • Loose-flowered St. John's Wort
  • Loose-flowered Hypericum


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Description

Hypericum laxiflorum (also called St. John's Wort, Loose-flowered St. John's Wort, or Loose-flowered Hypericum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Hypericaceae family. It is native to Europe and is found in temperate climates. It is an evergreen shrub with small, yellow flowers and oval-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Hypericum laxiflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive yellow flowers. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments including fever, coughs, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Hypericum laxiflorum flower is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypericum laxiflorum is a hardy, evergreen shrub that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings taken in the spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process.

Where to Find Hypericum laxiflorum

Hypericum laxiflorum can be found in Spain.

Hypericum laxiflorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypericum laxiflorum?

Hypericum laxiflorum

What type of plant is Hypericum laxiflorum?

A flowering plant

Where is Hypericum laxiflorum native to?

Spain

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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