Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
pulchrum
ID:
728834

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 786 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000728167



Common Names

  • Hypericum Pulchrum
  • Hypericum Pulchrum Sp
  • Hypericum Pulchrum Var


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Synonyms

  • Adenosepalum pulchrum (L.) Fourr. [unknown]
  • Hypericopsis pulchra (L.) Opiz [unknown]
  • Hypericum amplexicaule Gilib. [unknown]
  • Hypericum pulchrum procumbens Rostr. [unknown]
  • Hypericum pulchrum procumbens (Rostr.) Beeby [unknown]
  • Hypericum pulchrum pallidum Rouy [unknown]
  • Hypericum pulchrum gillotii Rouy [unknown]

Description

Hypericum pulchrum (also called Showy 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 moist, shady soils and open woods.

Uses & Benefits

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypericum pulchrum 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 pulchrum

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

Hypericum pulchrum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypericum pulchrum?

Hypericum pulchrum

What is the common name of Hypericum pulchrum?

Beautiful St. John's Wort

What is the natural habitat of Hypericum pulchrum?

Hypericum pulchrum 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,

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