Hypericum benghalense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
benghalense
ID:
728076
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.N.Biswas
Source:
ksu
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Surv. India 29: 53 (1987 publ. 1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000727409
Common Names
- Benghalense St. John's Wort
- Bequaertii St. John's Wort
- Bifurcatum St. John's Wort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hypericum benghalense (also called 'Bengal 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 benghalense 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 benghalense 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 benghalense 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 benghalense
Hypericum benghalense can be found in India and parts of Southeast Asia.
Hypericum benghalense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypericum benghalense?
Hypericum benghalense
What is the common name of Hypericum benghalense?
Bengal St. John's Wort
Where is Hypericum benghalense native to?
India
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
Samarendra Nath Biswas (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.N.Biswas' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:957941-1: Based on the initial data import