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Hypericum gramineum

Grassy St. Johnswort, Small St. John's Wort
Also known as: Brathys forsteri Spach +12 more
  • Brathys forsteri Spach
  • Hypericum aureum Banks & Sol. ex Hook.fil.
  • Hypericum foetidum Hook.fil. & Thomson ex Dyer
  • Hypericum gramineum var. ericifolium Domin
  • Hypericum gramineum var. genuinum Domin
  • Hypericum gramineum var. pedicellare (Endl.) Domin
  • Hypericum japonicum var. australe R.Keller
  • Hypericum japonicum var. gramineum (G.Forst.) Maiden & Betche
  • Hypericum japonicum var. kainantense Masam.
  • Hypericum japonicum var. lanceolatum Y.Kimura
  • Hypericum pedicellare Endl.
  • Sarothra graminea (G.Forst.) Y.Kimura
  • Sarothra saginoides Y.Kimura
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Hypericaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or perennial.

Hypericum gramineum (commonly known as Grassy St. Johnswort or small St. John's-wort) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Hypericaceae family. Originating in Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, Australasia, and the Pacific, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is part of the broad Hypericum genus, encompassing over 500 species globally.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Annual

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL, AUSTRALASIA, PACIFIC
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia, China, Eastern Asia, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, New Zealand, Papuasia, Southwestern Pacific
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Assam, China South-Central, East Himalaya, Hainan, New Caledonia, New Guinea, New South Wales, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Taiwan, Tasmania, Victoria, Vietnam, Western Australia

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Hawaii

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