Hypericum baccharoides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
baccharoides
ID:
728056
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cuatrec.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1959
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 11: 165 (1959)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000727389
Common Names
- Baccharoides St. John's Wort
- Balfourii St. John's Wort
- Barbatum St. John's Wort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hypericum baccharoides (also called 'Baccharis St. John's Wort', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. It typically grows in dry grasslands, meadows and pastures. It has a woody stem and bright yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Hypericum baccharoides 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 baccharoides is yellow, with five petals and numerous stamens. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
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Hypericum baccharoides 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 baccharoides
Hypericum baccharoides is native to Europe and North Africa.
Hypericum baccharoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypericum baccharoides?
Hypericum baccharoides
What is the common name of Hypericum baccharoides?
Baccharoides St. John's Wort
What is the natural habitat of Hypericum baccharoides?
Grassy slopes and woodlands
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-2857778: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.