Hypericum myrtifolium

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Hypericum myrtifolium
Hypericum myrtifolium SEF.jpg
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. myrtifolium
Binomial name
Hypericum myrtifolium
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HYPE MYRT DIST.JPG
Natural range of Hypericum myrtifolium from USDA NRCS Plants Database.

Taxonomic Notes

Synonyms: none

Varieties: none

Description

H. myrtifolium is a native perennial shrub that is a member of the Clusiaceae family. [1] It is most recognizable by its clasping leaves, which are usually glaucous. [2]

Distribution

H. myrtifolium is found mainly in Florida, but can also be found sparingly in southern Alabama, Gerogia, and Mississippi. [1]

Ecology

Habitat

H. myrtifolium is naturally found in fresh-water communities and marshes infrequently. [3]

Phenology

H. myrtifolium flowers from May to June as well as November to December. [4].

Conservation and Management

Cultivation and restoration

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References and notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 USDA Plants Database URL: https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=HYMY
  2. Carr, L. G. (1940). "Further notes on coastal floral elements in the bogs of Augusta County, Virginia." Rhodora 42(495): 86-93.
  3. Hilmon, J. B. (1964). "Plants of the Caloosa Experimental Range " U.S. Forest Service Research Paper SE-12
  4. Panflora URL: http://www.gilnelson.com/PanFlora/