Status:
valid
Authors:
Tatew. & Koji Ito
Source:
cmp
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 39: 133 (1964)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000728489
Common Names
- Yojiro St. John's Wort
- Yojiro Hypericum
- Yojiro Tutsan
Description
Hypericum yojiroanum (also called Yojiro'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 yojiroanum is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat depression, anxiety, and insomnia. It is also used in cosmetics and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hypericum yojiroanum 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hypericum yojiroanum 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 yojiroanum
Hypericum yojiroanum can be found in Japan.
Hypericum yojiroanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypericum yojiroanum?
Hypericum yojiroanum
What is the common name of Hypericum yojiroanum?
Yojiro St. John's Wort
What is the natural habitat of Hypericum yojiroanum?
It is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and open forests in Japan, Korea, and China
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,