Genus Hypericum
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Classified within the Hypericaceae family, the genus Hypericum is a large group comprising 669 taxa. It is widespread across North America, Europe, and Temperate Asia, and is also natively found in South America, Africa, Tropical Asia, Australasia, and the Pacific. Across its taxa, it is primarily associated with subtropical and temperate environments. It features a mix of shrubs and herbaceous perennials.
Data Profile
- Taxonomic Scale: 669 taxa (530 base species, 139 variants).
- Centers of Diversity: Temperate Asia (298), South America (151), Europe (114)
- Primary Climates: Temperate (396), Subtropical (132), Montane Tropical (96)
- Dominant Forms: Shrubs (468), Herbaceous Perennials (168), Annuals & Biennials (33), Trees (21)
672 taxa found