Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
watanabei
ID:
729131

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.Robson

Source:
cmp

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Syst. Biodivers. 4: 44 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000728464



Common Names

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


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Description

Hypericum watanabei (also called Watanabe's St. John's Wort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Hypericaceae family. It is native to Japan, and is found in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas. It has yellow flowers and oval-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Hypericum watanabei is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hypericum watanabei is yellow with five petals and many stamens. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypericum watanabei is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny or partially shaded position in well-drained soil. When grown from seed, the seeds should be sown in spring or autumn and lightly covered. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can be divided into small clumps and replanted in the desired location.

Where to Find Hypericum watanabei

Hypericum watanabei can be found in Japan.

Hypericum watanabei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypericum watanabei?

Hypericum watanabei

What is the common name of Hypericum watanabei?

Watanabe's St. John's Wort

What is the natural habitat of Hypericum watanabei?

Dry grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky slopes

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,

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