Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
lycium
ID:
747270

Status:
valid

Authors:
(N.Robson & Hub.-Mor.) N.Robson

Source:
cmp

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 4: 19 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746603



Common Names

  • Hypericum lycium
  • Lycium St. John's Wort
  • Lycium Hypericum


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Synonyms

  • Hypericum polyphyllum lycium N.Robson & Hub.-Mor. [unknown]

Description

Hypericum lycium (also called Lycium, among many other common names) is a small shrub of the Hypericaceae family, native to the temperate regions of Europe and Asia. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Hypericum lycium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive white flowers. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments including headaches, nausea, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Hypericum lycium flower is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypericum lycium is a hardy, evergreen shrub that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings taken in the spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process.

Where to Find Hypericum lycium

Hypericum lycium can be found in Spain.

Hypericum lycium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypericum lycium?

Hypericum lycium

What type of plant is Hypericum lycium?

A flowering plant

Where is Hypericum lycium native to?

Spain

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 kew-2899931: Based on the initial data import
Arthur Huber-Morath (1901-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hub.-Mor.' in the authors string.
Norman Keith Bonner Robson (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Robson' in the authors string.