Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
russeggeri
ID:
1296347

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Fenzl) R.Keller

Source:
tro

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 3(6): 209 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001295685



Common Names

  • Russegger's St. Johnswort
  • Russegger's Hypericum
  • Russegger's St. John's Wort


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Description

Hypericum russeggeri (also called Russegger's St. John's Wort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and western Asia. It grows in wet meadows, marshes, and wet ditches, reaching a height of up to 50 cm.

Uses & Benefits

Hypericum russeggeri is used in landscaping and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hypericum russeggeri is a yellow star-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypericum russeggeri is a shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Hypericum russeggeri

Hypericum russeggeri is native to the Mediterranean region, including Algeria, France, Greece, Italy, Morocco, Spain, and Tunisia.

Hypericum russeggeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypericum russeggeri?

Hypericum russeggeri

What is the common name of Hypericum russeggeri?

Russegger's St. John's Wort

What is the natural habitat of Hypericum russeggeri?

Dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes

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

Eduard Fenzl (1808-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fenzl' in the authors string.
Robert Keller (1854-1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Keller' in the authors string.