Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
radfordiorum
ID:
1042283

Status:
valid

Authors:
Weakley ex J.R.Allison

Source:
tro

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Castanea 76: 110 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001041621



Common Names

  • Hypericum radfordiorum
  • Radfordiorum Hypericum
  • Hypericum of Radfordiorum


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Description

Hypericum radfordiorum (also called Radford's Hypericum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to China and India. It has ovate-lanceolate leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Hypericum radfordiorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hypericum radfordiorum is a yellow, five-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypericum radfordiorum is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Hypericum radfordiorum

Hypericum radfordiorum can be found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

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

James R. Allison: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.Allison' in the authors string.
Alan Stuart Weakley (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Weakley' in the authors string.