Status:
valid
Authors:
Jaub. & Spach
Source:
ksu
Year:
1842
Citation Micro:
Ill. Pl. Orient. 1: 44 (1842)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000728256
Common Names
- Hypericum rupestre
- St. John's Wort
- Tutsan
Description
Hypericum rupestre (also called Rock St. John's Wort, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial shrub that is native to the Mediterranean region. It typically grows to a height of 0.5 to 1.5 m and has yellow, star-shaped flowers. It prefers dry, sunny habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Hypericum rupestre is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hypericum rupestre has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hypericum rupestre 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 rupestre
Hypericum rupestre is found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It is also found in parts of North America, including the United States.
Hypericum rupestre FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypericum rupestre?
Hypericum rupestre
What is the common name of Hypericum rupestre?
Rocky Mountain St. John's Wort
Where is Hypericum rupestre found?
Hypericum rupestre is found in the United States and Canada
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,