Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
bellum
ID:
728072

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.L.Li

Source:
cmp

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 25: 308 (1944)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000727405

Common Names

  • Bellum St. John's Wort
  • Calcicola Screw Pine
  • Benghalense St. John's Wort

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Description

Hypericum bellum (also called 'Pretty 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 bellum 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

The flower of Hypericum bellum 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypericum bellum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a light, well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. For cuttings, take stem cuttings in the spring or summer and place them in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and place the cuttings in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Hypericum bellum

Hypericum bellum can be found in the Mediterranean region and parts of Asia.

Hypericum bellum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypericum bellum?

Hypericum bellum

What is the common name of Hypericum bellum?

Pretty St. John's Wort

What is the natural habitat of Hypericum bellum?

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-2857799: Based on the initial data import
Li Huilin (1911-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.L.Li' in the authors string.