Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
paucifolium
ID:
1296844

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Watson

Source:
tro

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 25: 143 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001296182



Common Names

  • Hypericum paucifolium
  • Paucifolium Hypericum
  • Hypericum


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Description

Hypericum paucifolium (also called few-leaved St. John's wort, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Hypericaceae family. It is native to Japan. It typically grows in subalpine and alpine meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Hypericum paucifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat wounds and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hypericum paucifolium has small yellow flowers with four petals, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypericum paucifolium is a shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is generally pest and disease-free. Pruning is recommended to maintain a neat shape.

Where to Find Hypericum paucifolium

Hypericum paucifolium is native to the southeastern United States and the Caribbean.

Hypericum paucifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypericum paucifolium?

Hypericum paucifolium

What is the family of Hypericum paucifolium?

Hypericaceae

Where is Hypericum paucifolium found?

Japan

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-7801523: Based on the initial data import
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.