Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
tenuifolium
ID:
1416459

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pursh

Source:
wcvp

Year:
1813

Citation Micro:
Fl. Amer. Sept. 2: 277 (1813)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001428924



Common Names

  • Hypericum tenuifolium
  • Slender St. John's Wort
  • Slender Hypericum


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Description

Hypericum tenuifolium (also called Slender St. John's Wort, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It has narrow leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in meadows, grasslands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hypericum tenuifolium is used medicinally as an analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antispasmodic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hypericum tenuifolium is a small, yellow in color. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, round, and green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypericum tenuifolium is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in early spring in a sunny location. To propagate from cuttings, take cuttings in late spring or early summer and root them in moist soil. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Hypericum tenuifolium

Hypericum tenuifolium can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Italy, Spain, and Portugal.

Hypericum tenuifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypericum tenuifolium?

Hypericum tenuifolium

What is the common name of Hypericum tenuifolium?

Slender St. John's Wort

Where is Hypericum tenuifolium native to?

Europe and North Africa

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

Frederick Traugott Pursh (1774-1820): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pursh' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:433901-1: Based on the initial data import