Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
podocarpoides
ID:
728799

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.Robson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 52: 276 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000728132



Common Names

  • Podocarp-Leaved St. John's Wort
  • Hypericum Podocarpoides
  • Podocarp-Leaved Hypericum


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Synonyms

  • Hypericum acutum Wall. [unknown]
  • Hypericum hookerianum lineare Banerji [unknown]

Description

Hypericum podocarpoides (also called Podocarp 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 podocarpoides 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 podocarpoides is yellow in color and star-shaped. It has five petals and five sepals. The seed of Hypericum podocarpoides is a black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings of Hypericum podocarpoides are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypericum podocarpoides is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a mixture of sand and peat. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, sheltered spot until they have rooted. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be planted out in the garden.

Where to Find Hypericum podocarpoides

Hypericum podocarpoides can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, and Italy.

Hypericum podocarpoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypericum podocarpoides?

Hypericum podocarpoides

What family does Hypericum podocarpoides belong to?

Hypericaceae

What is the natural habitat of Hypericum podocarpoides?

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,

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