Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1831
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bor.-Amer. 1: 111 (1831)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000728288
Common Names
- Scouler's St. John's Wort
- Scouler's Hypericum
- Scouler's Tutsan
Description
Hypericum scouleri (also called Scouler's St. John's Wort, among many other common names) is a shrub with yellow flowers and small, oval leaves. It is native to western North America and is found in moist areas, such as forests and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Hypericum scouleri is used as an ornamental plant and is often used in gardens and landscaping. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including skin conditions, digestive issues, and anxiety.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hypericum scouleri 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hypericum scouleri is an evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate dry conditions. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or greenhouse. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer.
Where to Find Hypericum scouleri
Hypericum scouleri is found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It is also found in parts of North America, including the United States.
Hypericum scouleri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypericum scouleri?
Hypericum scouleri
What is the common name of Hypericum scouleri?
Scouler's St. John's Wort
What type of plant is Hypericum scouleri?
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,