Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
thymifolium
ID:
729065

Status:
valid

Authors:
Banks & Sol.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1794

Citation Micro:
Nat. Hist. Aleppo , ed. 2, 2: 270 (1794)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000728398



Common Names

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


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Synonyms

  • Hypericum serpyllifolium Lam. [unknown]

Description

Hypericum thymifolium (also called Thyme-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 thymifolium 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 thymifolium 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 thymifolium 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 thymifolium

Hypericum thymifolium can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Greece, Turkey, and the Middle East.

Hypericum thymifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypericum thymifolium?

Hypericum thymifolium

What are the common names of Hypericum thymifolium?

Thyme-leaved St. John's Wort

What are the uses of Hypericum thymifolium?

It is used in traditional medicine and as an ornamental plant.

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-2859064: Based on the initial data import
Daniel Solander (1733-1782): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sol.' in the authors string.
Joseph Banks (1743-1820): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Banks' in the authors string.