Status:
valid
Authors:
N.Robson
Source:
cmp
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 4: 214 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746564
Common Names
- Hypericum pseudorepens
- Creeping St. John's Wort
- Creeping Hypericum
Description
Hypericum pseudorepens (also called St. John's Wort, Creeping St. John's Wort, or Creeping Hypericum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Hypericaceae family. It is native to Europe and is found in temperate climates. It is an evergreen shrub with small, yellow flowers and oval-shaped leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Hypericum pseudorepens is a medicinal plant used to treat various ailments, including fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Hypericum pseudorepens are yellow and have a cup-shaped structure. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and have short stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hypericum pseudorepens is a perennial that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers a sunny, sheltered position in well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take up to two years to reach flowering size.
Where to Find Hypericum pseudorepens
Hypericum pseudorepens is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats.
Hypericum pseudorepens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypericum pseudorepens?
Hypericum pseudorepens
What is the natural habitat of Hypericum pseudorepens?
Hypericum pseudorepens is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes in the western United States.
What is the flowering season of Hypericum pseudorepens?
Hypericum pseudorepens typically flowers during the summer months.
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,