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Hypericum sampsonii - Hance.

Common Name
Family Hypericaceae
USDA hardiness 8-11
Known Hazards There is a report that use of this plant can harm the foetus of pregnant females[147].
Habitats Wasted slopes and roadsides in China[147]. Thickets, streamsides, grassy places, roadsides and cultivated margins at elevations of 100 - 1700 metres[266].
Range E. Asia - China, Japan, India.
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Weed Potential No
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Care (info)
Half Hardy Moist Soil Semi-shade Full sun
Hypericum sampsonii


Hypericum sampsonii

 

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Summary


Physical Characteristics

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Hypericum sampsonii is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft).
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9. It is in flower from July to August, and the seeds ripen from August to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is self-fertile.
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

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Synonyms

Habitats

 Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves
Edible Uses:

Edible young leaves and plant tops[105, 177].

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Medicinal Uses

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Anodyne  Depurative  Emmenagogue  Haemolytic  Vermifuge

The plant is anodyne, anticoagulant, depurative, emmenagogue, haemolytic, vermifuge[147, 218]. It stimulates the circulation and can also harm the foetus[147]. Use with caution.

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Other Uses

None known

Special Uses

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Cultivation details

Easily grown in any reasonably good well-drained but moisture retentive soil[1]. Succeeds in sun or semi-shade but flowers better in a sunny position[200]. This plant is unlikely to be very hardy in Britain, though it might succeed outdoors in the milder areas of the country[200].

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Propagation

Seed - sow spring in a greenhouse. Germination usually takes place within 1 - 3 months at 10°c. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Division in spring[111]. Larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.

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Found In

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Weed Potential

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Conservation Status

IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :

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Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.

 

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