Status:
valid
Authors:
(Miyabe & Y.Kimura) N.Robson
Source:
cmp
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Syst. Biodivers. 4: 29 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000728124
Common Names
- Pibaire's St. John's Wort
- Hypericum Pibairense
- Pibaire's Hypericum
Synonyms
- Hypericum kamtschaticum pibairense Miyabe & Y.Kimura [unknown]
- Hypericum kamtschaticum pibairense (Miyabe & Y.Kimura) Y.Kimura [unknown]
- Hypericum mutiloides subrotundum R.Keller [unknown]
Description
Hypericum pibairense (also called Pibairense 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 pibairense is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hypericum pibairense is yellow in color and star-shaped. It has five petals and five sepals. The seed of Hypericum pibairense is a black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings of Hypericum pibairense are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hypericum pibairense 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 pibairense
Hypericum pibairense can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of East Asia, including China, Taiwan, and Japan.
Hypericum pibairense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypericum pibairense?
Hypericum pibairense
What family does Hypericum pibairense belong to?
Hypericaceae
What is the natural habitat of Hypericum pibairense?
Grasslands, woodlands, and shrublands
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,