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perforatum

Taxon

Hypericum perforatum L.

Protologue Sp. Pl. 2: 785. 1753 [1 May 1753]BHL pageIPNI
AcceptedGBIF
Predicted not threatened
Hypericum perforatum--PA. Longwood Garden. 25 June 03. 059.jpg

Hypericum perforatum--PA. Longwood Garden. 25 June 03. 059.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Hypericum perforatum--PA. Longwood Garden. 25 June 03. 061.jpg

Hypericum perforatum--PA. Longwood Garden. 25 June 03. 061.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Hypericum perforatum--PA. Longwood Garden. 25 June 03. 060.jpg

Hypericum perforatum--PA. Longwood Garden. 25 June 03. 060.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Hypericum  perforatum, cf.--Italy. Abruzzo. Esso Station & Autogrill along Hwy 25, w. of Celano. 11 May 02.  024.jpg

Hypericum perforatum, cf.--Italy. Abruzzo. Esso Station & Autogrill along Hwy 25, w. of Celano. 11 May 02. 024.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Hypericum  perforatum, cf.--Italy. Abruzzo. Esso  Station & Autogrill along Hwy A25, w. of Celano. 11 May 02.  022.jpg

Hypericum perforatum, cf.--Italy. Abruzzo. Esso Station & Autogrill along Hwy A25, w. of Celano. 11 May 02. 022.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Hypericum  perforatum, cf.--Italy. Abruzzo. Esso Station & Autogrill along Hwy 25, w. of Celano. 11 May 02.  023.jpg

Hypericum perforatum, cf.--Italy. Abruzzo. Esso Station & Autogrill along Hwy 25, w. of Celano. 11 May 02. 023.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Hypericum perforatum, CDavidson10966--ID. Valley Co. For Serv Rd. 432, to Crestline Trail.  25 Jul 06. 028.jpg

Hypericum perforatum, CDavidson10966--ID. Valley Co. For Serv Rd. 432, to Crestline Trail. 25 Jul 06. 028.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Hypericum perforatum, CDavidson10966--ID. Valley Co. For Serv Rd. 432, to Crestline Trail.  25 Jul 06. 034.jpg

Hypericum perforatum, CDavidson10966--ID. Valley Co. For Serv Rd. 432, to Crestline Trail. 25 Jul 06. 034.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Hypericum perforatum, CDavidson10966--ID. Valley Co. For Serv Rd. 432, to Crestline Trail.  25 Jul 06. 037.jpg

Hypericum perforatum, CDavidson10966--ID. Valley Co. For Serv Rd. 432, to Crestline Trail. 25 Jul 06. 037.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Hypericum perforatum, CDavidson10966--ID. Valley Co. For Serv Rd. 432, to Crestline Trail.  25 Jul 06. 033.jpg

Hypericum perforatum, CDavidson10966--ID. Valley Co. For Serv Rd. 432, to Crestline Trail. 25 Jul 06. 033.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Hypericum perforatum, CDavidson10966--ID. Valley Co. For Serv Rd. 432, to Crestline Trail.  25 Jul 06. 032.jpg

Hypericum perforatum, CDavidson10966--ID. Valley Co. For Serv Rd. 432, to Crestline Trail. 25 Jul 06. 032.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Hypericum perforatum, CDavidson10966--ID. Valley Co. For Serv Rd. 432, to Crestline Trail.  25 Jul 06. 030.jpg

Hypericum perforatum, CDavidson10966--ID. Valley Co. For Serv Rd. 432, to Crestline Trail. 25 Jul 06. 030.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Hypericum perforatum, CDavidson10966--ID. Valley Co. For Serv Rd. 432, to Crestline Trail.  25 Jul 06. 035.jpg

Hypericum perforatum, CDavidson10966--ID. Valley Co. For Serv Rd. 432, to Crestline Trail. 25 Jul 06. 035.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Hypericum perforatum, CDavidson10966--ID. Valley Co. For Serv Rd. 432, to Crestline Trail.  25 Jul 06. 036.jpg

Hypericum perforatum, CDavidson10966--ID. Valley Co. For Serv Rd. 432, to Crestline Trail. 25 Jul 06. 036.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Hypericum perforatum, CDavidson10966--ID. Valley Co. For Serv Rd. 432, to Crestline Trail.  25 Jul 06. 027.jpg

Hypericum perforatum, CDavidson10966--ID. Valley Co. For Serv Rd. 432, to Crestline Trail. 25 Jul 06. 027.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Hypericum perforatum, CDavidson10966--ID. Valley Co. For Serv Rd. 432, to Crestline Trail.  25 Jul 06. 038.jpg

Hypericum perforatum, CDavidson10966--ID. Valley Co. For Serv Rd. 432, to Crestline Trail. 25 Jul 06. 038.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Hypericum perforatum, CDavidson10966--ID. Valley Co. For Serv Rd. 432, to Crestline Trail.  25 Jul 06. 029.jpg

Hypericum perforatum, CDavidson10966--ID. Valley Co. For Serv Rd. 432, to Crestline Trail. 25 Jul 06. 029.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Hypericum perforatum, CDavidson10966--ID. Valley Co. For Serv Rd. 432, to Crestline Trail.  25 Jul 06. 041.jpg

Hypericum perforatum, CDavidson10966--ID. Valley Co. For Serv Rd. 432, to Crestline Trail. 25 Jul 06. 041.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Hypericum perforatum, CDavidson10966--ID. Valley Co. For Serv Rd. 432, to Crestline Trail.  25 Jul 06. 039.jpg

Hypericum perforatum, CDavidson10966--ID. Valley Co. For Serv Rd. 432, to Crestline Trail. 25 Jul 06. 039.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Hypericum perforatum, CDavidson10966--ID. Valley Co. For Serv Rd. 432, to Crestline Trail.  25 Jul 06. 042.jpg

Hypericum perforatum, CDavidson10966--ID. Valley Co. For Serv Rd. 432, to Crestline Trail. 25 Jul 06. 042.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Hypericum perforatum, CDavidson10966--ID. Valley Co. For Serv Rd. 432, to Crestline Trail.  25 Jul 06. 031.jpg

Hypericum perforatum, CDavidson10966--ID. Valley Co. For Serv Rd. 432, to Crestline Trail. 25 Jul 06. 031.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Hypericum perforatum, CDavidson10966--ID. Valley Co. For Serv Rd. 432, to Crestline Trail.  25 Jul 06. 040.jpg

Hypericum perforatum, CDavidson10966--ID. Valley Co. For Serv Rd. 432, to Crestline Trail. 25 Jul 06. 040.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Hypericum perforatum--Georgia. Gareji Monastery complex, Gareji Steppe. 9  Jun 05. 133.jpg

Hypericum perforatum--Georgia. Gareji Monastery complex, Gareji Steppe. 9 Jun 05. 133.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Hypericum perforatum--Georgia. Gareji Monastery complex, Gareji Steppe. 9  Jun 05. 134.jpg

Hypericum perforatum--Georgia. Gareji Monastery complex, Gareji Steppe. 9 Jun 05. 134.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Hypericum perforatum--Georgia. Gareji Monastery complex, Gareji Steppe. 9  Jun 05. 128.jpg

Hypericum perforatum--Georgia. Gareji Monastery complex, Gareji Steppe. 9 Jun 05. 128.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Hypericum perforatum--Georgia. Gareji Monastery complex, Gareji Steppe. 9  Jun 05. 122.jpg

Hypericum perforatum--Georgia. Gareji Monastery complex, Gareji Steppe. 9 Jun 05. 122.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Hypericum perforatum--Georgia. Gareji Monastery complex, Gareji Steppe. 9  Jun 05. 124.jpg

Hypericum perforatum--Georgia. Gareji Monastery complex, Gareji Steppe. 9 Jun 05. 124.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Hypericum perforatum--Georgia. Gareji Monastery complex, Gareji Steppe. 9  Jun 05. 132.jpg

Hypericum perforatum--Georgia. Gareji Monastery complex, Gareji Steppe. 9 Jun 05. 132.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Hypericum perforatum--Georgia. Gareji Monastery complex, Gareji Steppe. 9  Jun 05. 130.jpg

Hypericum perforatum--Georgia. Gareji Monastery complex, Gareji Steppe. 9 Jun 05. 130.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Hypericum perforatum--Georgia. Gareji Monastery complex, Gareji Steppe. 9  Jun 05. 123.jpg

Hypericum perforatum--Georgia. Gareji Monastery complex, Gareji Steppe. 9 Jun 05. 123.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Hypericum perforatum--Georgia. Gareji Monastery complex, Gareji Steppe. 9  Jun 05. 131.jpg

Hypericum perforatum--Georgia. Gareji Monastery complex, Gareji Steppe. 9 Jun 05. 131.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Hypericum perforatum--Georgia. Gareji Monastery complex, Gareji Steppe. 9  Jun 05. 127.jpg

Hypericum perforatum--Georgia. Gareji Monastery complex, Gareji Steppe. 9 Jun 05. 127.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Hypericum perforatum--Georgia. Gareji Monastery complex, Gareji Steppe. 9  Jun 05. 125.jpg

Hypericum perforatum--Georgia. Gareji Monastery complex, Gareji Steppe. 9 Jun 05. 125.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Hypericum perforatum--Georgia. Gareji Monastery complex, Gareji Steppe. 9  Jun 05. 129.jpg

Hypericum perforatum--Georgia. Gareji Monastery complex, Gareji Steppe. 9 Jun 05. 129.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Hypericum perforatum--Georgia. Gareji Monastery complex, Gareji Steppe. 9  Jun 05. 126.jpg

Hypericum perforatum--Georgia. Gareji Monastery complex, Gareji Steppe. 9 Jun 05. 126.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Native to 46 botanical countries across Europe, Africa, and Temperate Asia; introduced into 71 botanical countries across Africa, Temperate Asia, Australasia, Pacific, Northern America, and Southern America (source: POWO). Flora of the World documents 4 occurrences across 3 countries.

Distribution

Distribution from Plants of the World Online (POWO). View the accepted name on POWO

Occurrences

No collection number

June 9, 2005

Location

Georgia, Mtskheta-Mtianeti (Stepantsminda)

42.6625, 44.619722

Location Remarks

Various points along the road-trail to Gergeti Trinity Church (also called Sameba Church), west of the village of Kazbegi.

Collectors

No collectors specified

No collection number

May 11, 2002

Location

Italy, Abruzzo (Torino di Sangro)

42.226111, 14.553611

Location Remarks

Riserva Naturale Torino di Sangro. Strada Communale Lentisco.

Collectors

No collectors specified

Davidson C. 10966

July 25, 2006

Location

United States, Idaho, Valley (Cascade)

44.158, -116.118361

Location Remarks

Highway 55 c. 10 km north of the bridge at Banks. Mixed conifer forest along the N. Fork Payette River.

Collectors

Christopher Davidson

No collection number

June 25, 2003

Location

United States, Pennsylvania (Longwood Gardens)

Location Remarks

1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square , PA 19348. (See website for detailed directions)

Collectors

No collectors specified

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales

Family

Hypericaceae

Genus

Hypericum

Specific Epithet

perforatum

Authorship

L.

Taxonomic Opinions

GBIFWFOPOWO

Conservation (EDGE)

What is EDGE?

Evolutionary distinctiveness

Lower

ED 1.5

Part of a well-represented branch of the plant tree of life, with many close relatives.

Threat status

Predicted not threatened

Modelled estimate

EDGE score

0.1

Global rank

#249,356 of 335,497

Top 75%

Extinction probability

10%

Source: Flowering plants EDGE assessment →