Hypericum limosum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
limosum
ID:
728535
Status:
valid
Authors:
Griseb.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1866
Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. Cub. : 39 (1866)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000727868
Common Names
- Limose St. John's Wort
- Limose Hypericum
- Limose Amber
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hypericum limosum (also called Marsh St. John's-wort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and western Asia. It typically grows in wet meadows, marshes, and wet forest edges. It has small yellow flowers and long, narrow leaves with a silvery-green color.
Uses & Benefits
Hypericum limosum 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 limosum 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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Hypericum limosum 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 limosum
Hypericum limosum can be found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Hypericum limosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypericum limosum?
Hypericum limosum
What is the family of Hypericum limosum?
Hypericaceae
What is the common name of Hypericum limosum?
Limosum 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,
References
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:433566-1: Based on the initial data import