Hypericum punctatum
spotted St. Johnswort [1]
| Hypericum punctatum | |
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| Photo by the Southeastern Flora Plant Database | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Division: | Magnoliophyta - Flowering plants |
| Class: | Magnoliopsida - Dicots |
| Order: | Theales |
| Family: | Clusiaceae |
| Genus: | Hypericum |
| Species: | H. punctatum |
| Binomial name | |
| Hypericum punctatum Lam. | |
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| Natural range of Hypericum punctatum from USDA NRCS Plants Database. | |
Contents
Taxonomic Notes
Synonym: H. subpetiolatum (E.P. Bicknell)
Variety:none
Description
H. punctatum is a perennial forb/herb of the Clusiaceae family native to North America. [1]
Distribution
H. punctatum is found throughout the eastern United States and up into Eastern Canada, specifically Ontario and Quebec. [1]
Ecology
Habitat
H. punctatum has a low tolerance for drought. It is tolerant of shade. [1] It is commonly found in fields and woodland borders.[2]
Phenology
Flowers bloom in the early summer months. [1]
Fire ecology
H. punctatum is not a fire resistant forb but has a mild tolerance to fire. [1]
