Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
yamamotoi
ID:
729149

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miyabe & Kimura

Source:
cmp

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 51: 731 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000728482



Common Names

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


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Description

Hypericum yamamotoi (also called Yamamoto'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 yamamotoi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating wounds, inflammation, and skin disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hypericum yamamotoi has yellow flowers with five petals and a cluster of stamens in the center. The seed is a small, black, shiny nutlet. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypericum yamamotoi 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 yamamotoi

Hypericum yamamotoi can be found in Japan.

Hypericum yamamotoi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypericum yamamotoi?

Hypericum yamamotoi

What is the common name of Hypericum yamamotoi?

Yamamoto's St. John's Wort

What is the natural habitat of Hypericum yamamotoi?

It is native to Japan, Korea, and China, where it grows in forests, grasslands, and shrublands.

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-2859168: Based on the initial data import
Kingo Miyabe (1860-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miyabe' in the authors string.
Arika Kimura (1900-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kimura' in the authors string.