Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
tenuicaule
ID:
729044

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f. & Thomson ex Dyer

Source:
cmp

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 1: 254 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000728377



Common Names

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


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Synonyms

  • Norysca urala angustifolia Y.Kimura [unknown]
  • Hypericum patulum tenuicaule (Hook.f. & Thomson ex Dyer) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Hypericum tenuicaule (also called Slender St. John's Wort, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant with yellow flowers. It is native to Europe and Asia, where it grows in dry, sandy soils and open woods.

Uses & Benefits

Hypericum tenuicaule 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

The flower of Hypericum tenuicaule is yellow and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, round nut. The seedlings are small and have thin, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypericum tenuicaule is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Hypericum tenuicaule

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

Hypericum tenuicaule FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypericum tenuicaule?

Hypericum tenuicaule

What type of plant is Hypericum tenuicaule?

It is a shrub

What is the native range of Hypericum tenuicaule?

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-2859036: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Thomas Thomson (1817-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thomson' in the authors string.
William Turner Thiselton-Dyer (1843-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dyer' in the authors string.