Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
patulum
ID:
728750

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thunb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1784

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. ed. 14 : 700 (1784)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000728083



Common Names

  • Patulum Hypericum
  • Hypericum Patulum
  • Patulum Hypericum


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Synonyms

  • Komana patula (Thunb.) Y.Kimura [unknown]
  • Norysca patula (Thunb.) Voigt [unknown]
  • Eremanthe patula (Thunb.) K.Koch [unknown]
  • Hypericum argyi H.Lév. & Vaniot [unknown]
  • Hypericum pseudopatulum auct. [deprecated]
  • Hypericum hookerianum dentatum S.N.Biswas [unknown]

Description

Hypericum patulum (also called Marsh St. John's Wort, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It grows in damp meadows, marshes, and other wet areas. It has yellow flowers with five petals, and its leaves are narrow and lance-shaped.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hypericum patulum 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 patulum is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. Pruning and deadheading are recommended to encourage new growth and flowering.

Where to Find Hypericum patulum

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

Hypericum patulum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypericum patulum?

Hypericum patulum

What is the common name of Hypericum patulum?

Spreading St. John's Wort

What is the natural habitat of Hypericum patulum?

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,

References