Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
monanthemum
ID:
728637

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f. & Thomson ex Dyer

Source:
cmp

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 1: 256 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000727970



Common Names

  • One-Flowered St. John's Wort
  • Hypericum Monanthemum
  • One-Flowered Hypericum


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Description

Hypericum monanthemum (also called One-flowered 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 monanthemum has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including skin conditions, digestive problems, and anxiety. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hypericum monanthemum sub. filicaule (Dyer) N.Robson
Hypericum monanthemum sub. monanthemum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Hypericum monanthemum 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 monanthemum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a sterile seed-starting mix and keep the soil moist. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. Dig up the plant, divide the rootball, and replant the divisions.

Where to Find Hypericum monanthemum

Hypericum monanthemum can be found in Europe, North Africa, and Asia.

Hypericum monanthemum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypericum monanthemum?

Hypericum monanthemum

What is the common name of Hypericum monanthemum?

One-flowered St. John's Wort

What type of plant is Hypericum monanthemum?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2858518: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Thomas Thomson (1817-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thomson' in the authors string.
William Turner Thiselton-Dyer (1843-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dyer' in the authors string.