Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
linoides
ID:
1296376

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.St.-Hil.

Source:
tro

Year:
1828

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. Merid. 1: 333 (1828)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001295714



Common Names

  • Linelike St. Johnswort
  • Linoides St. Johnswort
  • Linelike Hypericum


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Description

Hypericum linoides (also called Marsh St. John's Wort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and western Asia. It grows in wet meadows, marshes, and wet ditches, reaching a height of up to 50 cm.

Uses & Benefits

Hypericum linoides is used for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat wounds, cuts, and bruises.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hypericum linoides has bright yellow flowers with five petals and numerous yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black, and shiny. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypericum linoides is a small evergreen shrub that is native to Central and South America. It grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a potting mix and kept moist until they germinate. Stem cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and placed in a potting mix until they root.

Where to Find Hypericum linoides

Hypericum linoides can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It is typically found in sunny, dry places such as meadows and rocky slopes.

Hypericum linoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypericum linoides?

Hypericum linoides

What are the common names of Hypericum linoides?

Linoid St. John's Wort, Linoid Hypericum

What is the natural habitat of Hypericum linoides?

It is found in moist, open woods, thickets, and meadows in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

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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