Hypericum delphicum

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Hypericum delphicum
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malpighiales
Family: Hypericaceae
Genus: Hypericum
Section: Hypericum sect. Adenosepalum
Species:
H. delphicum
Binomial name
Hypericum delphicum

Hypericum delphicum is a perennial herb in the St. John's wort family Hypericaceae, section Adenosepalum and the subsection Adenosepalum . It has a diploid number of 16. [1]

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Distribution and habitat

Hypericum delphicum is located in the Evvoia and Andros regions of Greece, and can be found in damp and shady places among rocks. The species typically grows at the altitudes of 300–1700 meters above sea level.

Description

Hypericum delphicum is a perennial herb that grows 30–50 cm (12–20 in) tall. The plant has an herbaceous taproot from which grow many stems. The stems lack branches below the inflorescence. The sessile leaves have an obtuse base and a rounded tip. The pale yellow flowers are 12–15 mm (0.47–0.59 in) wide. The dark brown seeds are 0.6 mm (0.024 in) long. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Nomenclature | Hypericum online". hypericum.myspecies.info. Retrieved 2018-08-27.