Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
przewalskii
ID:
728814

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maxim.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg , sér. 3, 27: 481 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000728147



Common Names

  • Przewalski's St. John's Wort
  • Hypericum Przewalskii
  • Przewalski's Hypericum


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Synonyms

  • Hypericum biondii R.Keller [unknown]
  • Hypericum macrosepalum Rehder [unknown]
  • Hypericum obtusifolium R.Keller [illegitimate]
  • Hypericum pedunculatum R.Keller [unknown]
  • Hypericum chinense minutum R.Keller [unknown]

Description

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypericum przewalskii 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 przewalskii

Hypericum przewalskii can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Greece, Turkey, and the Middle East.

Hypericum przewalskii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypericum przewalskii?

Hypericum przewalskii

What family does Hypericum przewalskii belong to?

Hypericaceae

What is the natural habitat of Hypericum przewalskii?

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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