Status:
valid
Authors:
Peterm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Fl. Lips. Excurs. : 563 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000727947
Common Names
- Medium St. John's Wort
- Medium Hypericum
- Medium St. Johnswort
Synonyms
- Hypericum sparsiflorum Schur [unknown]
Description
Hypericum medium (also called Common St. John's Wort, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky slopes. It has yellow flowers with black spots and can reach up to 60 cm in height.
Uses & Benefits
Hypericum medium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, for its medicinal properties, and as a source of food for animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Hypericum medium are yellow, with five petals and many stamens. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hypericum medium is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, although cuttings can also be used. Seeds should be planted in a moist, well-draining soil mixture and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist, well-draining soil mixture.
Where to Find Hypericum medium
Hypericum medium can be found in the eastern United States and Canada.
Hypericum medium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypericum medium?
Hypericum medium
What is the common name of Hypericum medium?
Common St. John's Wort
What type of plant is Hypericum medium?
Herbaceous perennial
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,