Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
leschenaultii
ID:
728528

Status:
valid

Authors:
Choisy

Source:
cmp

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 1: 545 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000727861



Common Names

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


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Synonyms

  • Norysca leschenaultii (Choisy) Blume [unknown]
  • Norysca javanica (Blume) Blume [unknown]
  • Norysca coriacea (Blume) Blume [unknown]
  • Norysca rorida Blume [unknown]
  • Norysca nervosa Miq. [unknown]
  • Hypericum coriaceum Blume [unknown]
  • Hypericum javanicum Blume [unknown]
  • Hypericum nervosum Choisy [illegitimate]
  • Hypericum triflorum Blume [unknown]
  • Hypericum triflorum angustatum Blume [unknown]
  • Hypericum hookerianum leschenaultii (Choisy) Dyer [unknown]
  • Hypericum patulum leschenaultii (Choisy) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Hypericum patulum variabile Kuntze [unknown]
  • Hypericum leschenaultii elatius Hochr. [unknown]
  • Hypericum leschenaultii coriaceum (Blume) Hochr. [unknown]
  • Norysca hookeriana leschenaultii (Choisy) Y.Kimura [unknown]

Description

Hypericum leschenaultii (also called Leschenault's St. John's-wort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and western Asia. It typically grows in grassy meadows, rocky slopes, and forest edges. It has small yellow flowers and long, narrow leaves with a silvery-green color.

Uses & Benefits

Hypericum leschenaultii 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 leschenaultii 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 leschenaultii 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 leschenaultii

Hypericum leschenaultii can be found in India and Sri Lanka.

Hypericum leschenaultii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypericum leschenaultii?

Hypericum leschenaultii

What is the family of Hypericum leschenaultii?

Hypericaceae

What is the common name of Hypericum leschenaultii?

Leschenault's 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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