Status:
valid
Authors:
Bush ex Britton
Source:
cmp
Year:
1901
Citation Micro:
Man. Fl. N. States [Britton] 627. 1901 [Oct 1901]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000728155
Common Names
- Hypericum Pseudomaculatum
- Hypericum Pseudomaculatum Sp
- Hypericum Pseudomaculatum Var
Synonyms
- Hypericum pseudomaculatum flavidum Steyerm. [unknown]
- Hypericum punctatum flavidum (Steyerm.) Steyerm. [unknown]
- Hypericum punctatum pseudomaculatum (Bush) Fernald [unknown]
- Hypericum punctatum pseudomaculatum (Bush) Steyerm. [unknown]
Description
Hypericum pseudomaculatum (also called Pseudomaculate 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 pseudomaculatum 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 pseudomaculatum is yellow in color and star-shaped. It has five petals and five sepals. The seed of Hypericum pseudomaculatum is a black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings of Hypericum pseudomaculatum are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hypericum pseudomaculatum 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 pseudomaculatum
Hypericum pseudomaculatum can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, and Italy.
Hypericum pseudomaculatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypericum pseudomaculatum?
Hypericum pseudomaculatum
What is the common name of Hypericum pseudomaculatum?
Spotted St. John's Wort
What is the natural habitat of Hypericum pseudomaculatum?
Hypericum pseudomaculatum is native to North America and is found in moist, shady woods and along stream banks.
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,