Hypericum natalense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
natalense
ID:
1296636
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.M.Wood & Evans
Source:
tro
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 35: 487 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001295974
Common Names
- Hypericum natalense
- Natalense Hypericum
- Hypericum Hypericum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hypericum natalense (also called Natal St. John's-wort, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5m tall. It has yellow flowers and is native to South Africa, where it is found in grassland and forest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Hypericum natalense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headache, and stomach pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hypericum natalense is yellow with four petals, and is about 1 cm in diameter. The seed is a small, black, three-angled nutlet. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of opposite leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hypericum natalense is a small, evergreen shrub that grows in a variety of habitats. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Hypericum natalense
Hypericum natalense can be found in South Africa.
Hypericum natalense FAQ
What is the common name of Hypericum natalense?
Natal St. John's Wort
What is the natural habitat of Hypericum natalense?
Tropical and subtropical forests
What is the growth rate of Hypericum natalense?
Slow to moderate
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
John Medley Wood (1827-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Wood' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:433644-1: Based on the initial data import