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.

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.

Hypericum delphicum

Description

Hypericum delphicum is a perennial herb that grows 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 wide. The dark brown seeds are long.

Hypericum delphicum

References

Plants described in 1854

delphicum

Taxa named by Pierre Edmond Boissier

Taxa named by Theodor von Heldreich

Hypericum delphicum