Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
spectabile
ID:
728993

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jaub. & Spach

Source:
cmp

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Ill. Pl. Orient. 1: 57 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000728326



Common Names

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


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Synonyms

  • Hypericum sintenisii Freyn [unknown]

Description

Hypericum spectabile (also called Showy 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 spectabile 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 spectabile 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypericum spectabile 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 spectabile

Hypericum spectabile can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

Hypericum spectabile FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypericum spectabile?

Hypericum spectabile

What type of plant is Hypericum spectabile?

It is a shrub

What is the native range of Hypericum spectabile?

It is native to the Caucasus

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-2858957: Based on the initial data import
Hippolyte François Jaubert (1798-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jaub.' in the authors string.
Édouard Spach (1801-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spach' in the authors string.