Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
olympicum
ID:
728720

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 784 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000728053



Common Names

  • Olympicum Hypericum
  • Hypericum Olympicum
  • Olympicum Hypericum


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Description

Hypericum olympicum (also called 'Olympic St. John's wort', among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 0.3 m tall. It is native to Europe and is found in moist and shady places.

Uses & Benefits

Hypericum olympicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, for its medicinal properties, and as a source of food for animals.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hypericum olympicum for. tenuifolium (D.Jord. & Kozuharov) N.Robson
Hypericum olympicum var. minus Heldr. ex Degen

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hypericum olympicum has bright yellow flowers with five petals and many yellow stamens. The seed is a three-celled capsule containing numerous small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypericum olympicum is a perennial herbaceous 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 garden.

Where to Find Hypericum olympicum

Hypericum olympicum can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Hypericum olympicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypericum olympicum?

Hypericum olympicum

What is the common name of Hypericum olympicum?

Olympic St. John's Wort

What is the natural habitat of Hypericum olympicum?

It is found in the temperate forests of Europe

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,

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