Status:
valid
Authors:
(Greuter) N.Robson
Source:
ksu
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 74: 23 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000727286
Common Names
- Hypericum aciferum
- Spiny Hypericum
- Spiny St. John's Wort
Synonyms
- Elodes acifera Greuter [unknown]
Description
Hypericum aciferum (also called Spiny Hypericum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has an upright habit and is characterized by its ovate leaves and yellow flowers. It is commonly found in dry grasslands and rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Hypericum aciferum has been used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant, and as a source of food for humans and animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hypericum aciferum has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a star-shaped centre. The flowers are followed by small, round, black fruits. The fruits contain several seeds, which are black and shiny. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hypericum aciferum is a terrestrial orchid that grows in sandy soils in open forests and woodlands. It is best propagated by division, as the seedlings are slow to develop. Division should be done in the spring or early summer, when the plant is actively growing. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining, sandy soil mix, and kept moist until they are established.
Where to Find Hypericum aciferum
Hypericum aciferum is native to the Mediterranean. It can be found in the dry forests of the region.
Hypericum aciferum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypericum aciferum?
Hypericum aciferum
What is the common name of Hypericum aciferum?
Hypericum aciferum
Where is Hypericum aciferum found?
Hypericum aciferum is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.
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,