Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
reptans
ID:
728895

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f. & Thomson ex Dyer

Source:
cmp

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 1: 255 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000728228



Common Names

  • Hypericum reptans
  • Reptans Hypericum
  • Reptans's Hypericum


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Description

Hypericum reptans (also called Creeping 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 reptans is used to treat anxiety, depression, and insomnia. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hypericum reptans sub. ogisui N.Robson

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hypericum reptans is yellow, with four petals and a prominent cluster of stamens. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedling is a small, slender plant with a single stem and small, bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypericum reptans is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a sterile seed-starting mix and keep the soil moist. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. Dig up the plant, divide the rootball, and replant the divisions.

Where to Find Hypericum reptans

Hypericum reptans is found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It is also found in parts of North America, including the United States.

Hypericum reptans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypericum reptans?

Hypericum reptans

What is the common name of Hypericum reptans?

Crawling St. John's Wort

What is the natural habitat of Hypericum reptans?

Hypericum reptans 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2858843: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Thomas Thomson (1817-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thomson' in the authors string.
William Turner Thiselton-Dyer (1843-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dyer' in the authors string.