Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
medium
ID:
728614

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


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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.

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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,

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