Status:
valid
Authors:
Poulter
Source:
ksu
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 21: 181 (1954)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000728380
Common Names
- Hypericum ternatum
- St. John's Wort
- Tutsan
Description
Hypericum ternatum (also called Three-Leaved 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 moist, shady soils and open woods.
Uses & Benefits
Hypericum ternatum 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 ternatum is yellow and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, round nut. The seedlings are small and have thin, green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hypericum ternatum 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 ternatum
Hypericum ternatum can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.
Hypericum ternatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypericum ternatum?
Hypericum ternatum
What type of plant is Hypericum ternatum?
It is a shrub
What is the native range of Hypericum ternatum?
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,