Hypericum somaliense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
somaliense
ID:
728985
Status:
valid
Authors:
N.Robson
Source:
ksu
Year:
1959
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 13: 396 (1958 publ. 1959)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000728318
Common Names
- Somaliense St. John's Wort
- Somaliense Hypericum
- Somaliense Tutsan
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hypericum somaliense (also called Somali St. John's Wort, among many other common names) is a shrub with yellow flowers and small, oval leaves. It is native to Somalia and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Hypericum somaliense has been used for medicinal purposes, such as treating wounds, skin diseases, and digestive problems. It has also been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hypoestes somaliense has small, white flowers with five petals and numerous stamens. The seed is a small, dark brown capsule containing many tiny black seeds. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a serrated edge.
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Hypericum somaliense 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 somaliense
Hypericum somaliense can be found in the Horn of Africa.
Hypericum somaliense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypericum somaliense?
Hypericum somaliense
What type of plant is Hypericum somaliense?
It is a shrub
What is the native range of Hypericum somaliense?
It is native to Somalia
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
Norman Keith Bonner Robson (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Robson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:428615-1: Based on the initial data import