Hypericum legrandii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
legrandii
ID:
1296839
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.B.Sm.
Source:
tro
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 48: 314 (1958)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001296177
Common Names
- Hypericum legrandii
- Legrandii Hypericum
- Hypericum
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Hypericum legrandii (also called Legrand's St. John's wort, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Hypericaceae family. It is native to Japan. It typically grows in subalpine and alpine meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Hypericum legrandii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat wounds and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hypericum legrandii has small yellow flowers with four petals, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hypericum legrandii is a shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is generally pest and disease-free. Pruning is recommended to maintain a neat shape.
Where to Find Hypericum legrandii
Hypericum legrandii can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands.
Hypericum legrandii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypericum legrandii?
Hypericum legrandii
What is the family of Hypericum legrandii?
Hypericaceae
Where is Hypericum legrandii found?
Japan
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-7801516: Based on the initial data import
Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.