Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
sprucei
ID:
1296770

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.Robson

Source:
tro

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Bull. Brit. Mus. (Nat. Hist.), Bot. 16: 65 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001296108



Common Names

  • Spruce's St. John's Wort
  • Sprucei St. John's Wort
  • Sprucei Hypericum


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Description

Hypericum sprucei (also called Spruce's St. John's Wort, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It grows up to 2 meters in height and has a trunk diameter of up to 0.2 meters. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Hypericum sprucei is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes such as treating wounds and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hypericum sprucei is yellow in color and has five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypericum sprucei can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix, and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Hypericum sprucei

Hypericum sprucei is native to the southeastern United States, and can be found in moist, sandy soils in open woods and disturbed areas.

Hypericum sprucei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypericum sprucei?

Hypericum sprucei

What is the common name of Hypericum sprucei?

Spruce's St. John's Wort

What is the natural habitat of Hypericum sprucei?

Open woods, meadows, and roadsides

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,

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