Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
scabroides
ID:
728945

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.Robson & Poulter

Source:
cmp

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 27: 192 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000728278



Common Names

  • Scabrous St. John's Wort
  • Scabrous Hypericum
  • Scabrous Tutsan


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Description

Hypericum scabroides (also called Rough St. John's Wort, among many other common names) is a shrub with yellow flowers and small, oval leaves. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Hypericum scabroides 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

The flower of Hypericum scabroides 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 scabroides is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, although cuttings can also be used. Seeds should be planted in a moist, well-draining soil mixture and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist, well-draining soil mixture.

Where to Find Hypericum scabroides

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

Hypericum scabroides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypericum scabroides?

Hypericum scabroides

What is the common name of Hypericum scabroides?

Rough St. John's Wort

What type of plant is Hypericum scabroides?

Herbaceous perennial

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-2858902: Based on the initial data import
Norman Keith Bonner Robson (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Robson' in the authors string.
Barbara A. Poulter (b.2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poulter' in the authors string.