Status:
valid
Authors:
W.P.C.Barton
Source:
cmp
Year:
1818
Citation Micro:
Comp. Fl. Philadelph. ii. 15. 1818
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000727309
Common Names
- Hypericum Adpressum
- Adpressum Hypericum
- Hypericum Close-pressed
Synonyms
- Sarothra fastigiata (Elliott) Raf. [unknown]
- Brathydium fastigiatum (Elliott) K.Koch [unknown]
- Hypericum bonaparteae W.P.C.Barton [unknown]
- Hypericum adpressum spongiosum B.L.Rob. [unknown]
- Hypericum fastigiatum Elliott [deprecated]
- Hypericum adpressum fastigiatum (Elliott) Torr. & A.Gray [deprecated]
- Myriandra adpressa (W.P.C.Barton) K.Koch [unknown]
- Hypericum adpressum spongiosum (B.L.Rob.) Fernald [unknown]
- Hypericum adpressum adpressum [unknown]
Description
Hypericum adpressum (also called Adpressed 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 adpressum 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 adpressum 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 adpressum 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 adpressum
Hypericum adpressum is native to the Mediterranean. It can be found in the dry forests of the region.
Hypericum adpressum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypericum adpressum?
Hypericum adpressum
What is the common name of Hypericum adpressum?
Hypericum adpressum
Where is Hypericum adpressum found?
Hypericum adpressum 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,