Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
psilophytum
ID:
728830

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Diels) Maire

Source:
ksu

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Hist. Nat. Afrique N. 26: 195 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000728163



Common Names

  • Hypericum Psilophytum
  • Hypericum Psilophytum Sp
  • Hypericum Psilophytum Var


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Description

Hypericum psilophytum (also called St. John's Wort, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant with yellow flowers. It is native to Europe and Asia, where it grows in dry, sandy soils and open woods.

Uses & Benefits

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypericum psilophytum 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 psilophytum

Hypericum psilophytum can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

Hypericum psilophytum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypericum psilophytum?

Hypericum psilophytum

What is the common name of Hypericum psilophytum?

Smooth St. John's Wort

What is the natural habitat of Hypericum psilophytum?

Hypericum psilophytum 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,

References

Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.
René Maire (1878-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maire' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:428583-1: Based on the initial data import