Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
nudiflorum
ID:
1296662

Status:
valid

Authors:
Michx. ex Willd.

Source:
tro

Year:
1803

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4 , 3: 1456 (1803)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001296000



Common Names

  • Hypericum nudiflorum
  • Nudiflorum Hypericum
  • Hypericum Hypericum


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Description

Hypericum nudiflorum (also called African St. John's Wort, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Africa. It has small, yellow flowers and a smooth, grey bark. It grows in open woodlands, savannas, and dry grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Hypericum nudiflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat wounds, skin infections, and to reduce inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hypericum nudiflorum 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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Where to Find Hypericum nudiflorum

Hypericum nudiflorum can be found in Central and South America.

Hypericum nudiflorum FAQ

What is the common name of Hypericum nudiflorum?

Naked-flowered St. John's Wort

What is the natural habitat of Hypericum nudiflorum?

Tropical and subtropical forests

What is the growth rate of Hypericum nudiflorum?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-7800972: Based on the initial data import
André Michaux (1746-1802): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Michx.' in the authors string.
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.