Status:
valid
Authors:
Hayata
Source:
tro
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
J. Coll. Sci. Imp. Univ. Tokyo 30(1): 38 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001296227
Common Names
- Hypericum nagasawae
- Nagasawa's St. John's Wort
- Nagasawae Hypericum
Description
Hypericum nagasawae (also called Nagasawa's St. John's wort, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Hypericaceae family. It is native to Japan. It typically grows in subalpine and alpine meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Hypericum nagasawae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including skin diseases, rheumatism, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hypericum nagasawae is yellow in color and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings have a single stem with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hypericum nagasawae is a small evergreen shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It can reach heights of up to 6 feet and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but cuttings can also be used. The seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-mature wood and planted in a well-drained medium.
Where to Find Hypericum nagasawae
Hypericum nagasawae is native to Japan.
Hypericum nagasawae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypericum nagasawae?
Hypericum nagasawae
What is the family of Hypericum nagasawae?
Hypericaceae
Where is Hypericum nagasawae found?
Japan
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,