Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
tosaense
ID:
729074

Status:
valid

Authors:
Makino

Source:
cmp

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 17: 79 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000728407



Common Names

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


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Synonyms

  • Hypericum tosaense insulare Y.Kimura [unknown]

Description

Hypericum tosaense (also called Tosa St. John's Wort, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant with yellow flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia, where it grows in moist, shady soils and open woods.

Uses & Benefits

Hypericum tosaense is used as an ornamental plant and is often used in gardens and landscaping. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including skin conditions, digestive issues, and anxiety.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hypericum tosaense 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 tosaense 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 tosaense

Hypericum tosaense is native to Japan.

Hypericum tosaense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypericum tosaense?

Hypericum tosaense

What are the common names of Hypericum tosaense?

Tosa St. John's Wort

What are the uses of Hypericum tosaense?

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