Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
pallens
ID:
1416578

Status:
valid

Authors:
Banks & Sol.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
1794

Citation Micro:
Nat. Hist. Aleppo , ed. 2, 2: 270 (1794)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001429043



Common Names

  • Pallens Hypericum
  • Pallens Hypericu
  • Pallens Hypericums


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Description

Hypericum pallens (also called Pale St. John's Wort, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub, growing up to 1 meter in height. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hypericum pallens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hypericum pallens has small, white flowers with five petals, small brown seeds, and seedlings with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypericum pallens is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is best grown in a sheltered position in a rock garden or in a container. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Hypericum pallens

Hypericum pallens is native to the southeastern United States.

Hypericum pallens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypericum pallens?

Hypericum pallens

What type of plant is Hypericum pallens?

Herbaceous perennial

Where is Hypericum pallens found?

It is native to Southeast Asia and the Indian Subcontinent

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

Daniel Solander (1733-1782): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sol.' in the authors string.
Joseph Banks (1743-1820): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Banks' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:433693-1: Based on the initial data import