Status:
valid
Authors:
Font Quer & Pau
Source:
cmp
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Iter Marocc. 1930: n.º 423 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000727338
Common Names
- Andjerinum Hypericum
- St. John's Wort
- Tutsan
Description
Hypericum andjerinum (also called Andjerinum 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 andjerinum is used as an ornamental plant, and its flowers are used to make tea. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hypericum andjerinum is a yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, long, thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hypericum andjerinum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in spring in a sunny location. To propagate by division, divide the plant in spring or autumn. Plant the divisions in a sunny location with well-drained soil.
Where to Find Hypericum andjerinum
Hypericum andjerinum is native to the Mediterranean. It can be found in the dry forests of the region.
Hypericum andjerinum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypericum andjerinum?
Hypericum andjerinum
What is the common name of Hypericum andjerinum?
Hypericum andjerinum
Where is Hypericum andjerinum found?
Hypericum andjerinum 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,