Status:
valid
Authors:
Hemsl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1892
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 29: 303 (1892)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000728140
Common Names
- Pratt's St. John's Wort
- Hypericum Prattii
- Pratt's Hypericum
Description
Hypericum prattii (also called Pratt's 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 prattii 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 prattii is yellow in color and star-shaped. It has five petals and five sepals. The seed of Hypericum prattii is a black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings of Hypericum prattii are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hypericum prattii 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 prattii
Hypericum prattii can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, and Italy.
Hypericum prattii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypericum prattii?
Hypericum prattii
What family does Hypericum prattii belong to?
Hypericaceae
What is the natural habitat of Hypericum prattii?
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,