Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
linarioides
ID:
728541

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bosse

Source:
cmp

Year:
1835

Citation Micro:
Allg. Gartenzeitung 3: 99 (1835)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000727874



Common Names

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


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Synonyms

  • Hypericum polygonifolium Rupr. [unknown]
  • Hypericum repens vulgare Jaub. & Spach [unknown]
  • Hypericum alpestre polygonifolium V.E.Avet. & Takht. [deprecated]
  • Hypericum perplexum karsianum Woronow [unknown]

Description

Hypericum linarioides (also called Needle-leaved 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 needle-like shape.

Uses & Benefits

Hypericum linarioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its fragrant leaves.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hypericum linarioides sub. alpestre (Steven) N.Robson
Hypericum linarioides sub. linarioides

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Hypericum linarioides 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 linarioides 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 linarioides

Hypericum linarioides can be found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Hypericum linarioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypericum linarioides?

Hypericum linarioides

What is the common name of Hypericum linarioides?

Linaria-like St. John's Wort

Where does Hypericum linarioides grow?

Hypericum linarioides is found in South Africa

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,