Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
lobocarpum
ID:
1296712

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gatt. ex J.M.Coult.

Source:
tro

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 11(10): 275. 1886 [Oct 1886]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001296050



Common Names

  • Lobed St. John's Wort
  • Lobocarpum St. John's Wort
  • Lobocarpum Hypericum


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Description

Hypericum lobocarpum (also called African St. John's Wort, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Africa. It has small, yellow flowers and a smooth, grey bark. It grows in open woodlands, savannas, and dry grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Hypericum lobocarpum is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes such as treating wounds and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hypericum lobocarpum is yellow with four petals, and is about 1 cm in diameter. The seed is a small, black, three-angled nutlet. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypericum lobocarpum is a perennial herbaceous plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate dry conditions, but will not tolerate wet soils. Propagation is by seed or division. Pruning is not necessary, but can be done in late winter to shape the plant. Deadheading spent flowers will help to encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Hypericum lobocarpum

Hypericum lobocarpum can be found in Central and South America.

Hypericum lobocarpum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypericum lobocarpum?

Hypericum lobocarpum

What is the common name of Hypericum lobocarpum?

Lobed-fruit St. John's Wort

Where is Hypericum lobocarpum found?

Central and South America

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-7801127: Based on the initial data import
John Merle Coulter (1851-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Coult.' in the authors string.
Augustin Gattinger (1825-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gatt.' in the authors string.