Biology:Hypericum delphicum

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Short description: Species of flowering plant in the St John's wort family Hypericaceae

Hypericum delphicum
Hypericum delphicum (NHS).jpg
Scientific classification edit
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
Boiss. & Heldr.

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]

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]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q17565807 entry