Status:
valid
Authors:
Heenan
Source:
ksu
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
New Zealand J. Bot. 46: 556 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000744073
Common Names
- Hypericum minutiflorum
- Small-flowered Hypericum
- Hypericum
Description
Hypericum minutiflorum (also called Small-flowered St. John's Wort, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Hypericaceae. It is native to Turkey, and it grows in rocky areas and on slopes. It is an annual plant with yellow flowers and linear leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Hypericum minutiflorum is a popular ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, coughs, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hypericum minutiflorum is a yellow, star-shaped flower with 5 petals and a yellow centre. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single, long, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hypericum minutiflorum is a perennial shrub that can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9. It can also be grown in a container indoors in cooler climates. To propagate, take stem cuttings in late spring or early summer. Dip the cut end in rooting hormone and then plant in moist, well-draining soil. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, bright location. Roots should form in 4-6 weeks. Once roots have formed, transplant to a larger pot.
Where to Find Hypericum minutiflorum
Hypericum minutiflorum is native to the temperate regions of Europe and Asia. It can be found in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, and Poland.
Hypericum minutiflorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypericum minutiflorum?
Hypericum minutiflorum
What type of plant is Hypericum minutiflorum?
Hypericum minutiflorum is a shrub.
Where is Hypericum minutiflorum native to?
Hypericum minutiflorum is native to the Mediterranean region.
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,