Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
pratense
ID:
728806

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltdl. & Cham.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 5: 218 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000728139



Common Names

  • Meadow St. John's Wort
  • Hypericum Pratense
  • Meadow Hypericum


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Synonyms

  • Hypericum uliginosum pratense (Schltdl. & Cham.) R.Keller [unknown]

Description

Hypericum pratense (also called Meadow 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 pratense is used to treat anxiety, depression, and insomnia. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypericum pratense 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 pratense

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

Hypericum pratense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypericum pratense?

Hypericum pratense

What family does Hypericum pratense belong to?

Hypericaceae

What is the natural habitat of Hypericum pratense?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2858736: Based on the initial data import
Diederich Franz Leonhard von Schlechtendal (1794-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltdl.' in the authors string.
Adelbert von Chamisso (1781-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cham.' in the authors string.