Hypericum salvadorense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
salvadorense
ID:
1296853
Status:
valid
Authors:
N.Robson
Source:
tro
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Bull. Brit. Mus. (Nat. Hist.), Bot. 20: 79 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001296191
Common Names
- Hypericum salvadorense
- Salvadoran St. John's Wort
- Salvadorense Hypericum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hypericum salvadorense (also called Salvadoran St. John's wort, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Hypericaceae family. It is native to El Salvador. It typically grows in subalpine and alpine meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Hypericum salvadorense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat wounds and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hypericum salvadorense is yellow in color and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings have a single stem with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hypericum salvadorense is a small evergreen shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It can reach heights of up to 6 feet and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but cuttings can also be used. The seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-mature wood and planted in a well-drained medium.
Where to Find Hypericum salvadorense
Hypericum salvadorense is native to El Salvador.
Hypericum salvadorense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypericum salvadorense?
Hypericum salvadorense
What is the family of Hypericum salvadorense?
Hypericaceae
Where is Hypericum salvadorense found?
El Salvador
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 tro-7801536: Based on the initial data import
Norman Keith Bonner Robson (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Robson' in the authors string.