Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
wilmsii
ID:
1296638

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Keller

Source:
tro

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier , sér. 2, 8: 179 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001295976



Common Names

  • Hypericum wilmsii
  • Wilmsii Hypericum
  • Hypericum Hypericum


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Description

Hypericum wilmsii (also called Wilms' St. John's-wort, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5m tall. It has yellow flowers and is native to South Africa, where it is found in grassland and forest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hypericum wilmsii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headache, and stomach pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hypericum wilmsii is yellow with four petals, and is about 1 cm in diameter. The seed is a small, black, three-angled nutlet. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypericum wilmsii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Hypericum wilmsii

Hypericum wilmsii can be found in Central and South America.

Hypericum wilmsii FAQ

What is the common name of Hypericum wilmsii?

Wilms' St. John's Wort

What is the natural habitat of Hypericum wilmsii?

Tropical and subtropical forests

What is the growth rate of Hypericum wilmsii?

Slow to moderate

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 tro-7800911: Based on the initial data import
Robert Keller (1854-1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Keller' in the authors string.