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St. Andrew's Cross

Hypericum hypericoides

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Distributed across Australia and Portugal.

🇦🇺 Australia 🇵🇹 Portugal

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Similar Species in Hypericum

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Canada St. John'S Wort
Hypericum canadense
Not Evaluated
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Canary Island St. Johnswort
Hypericum canariense
Least Concern
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Common St. John'S Wort
Hypericum perforatum
Least Concern
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Corymbed St. John'S-Wort
Hypericum punctatum
Not Evaluated
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Cracked Saint John's Wort
Hypericum fissurale
Critically Endangered
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creeping St. John's-wort
Hypericum anagalloides
Least Concern
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Curry Bush
Hypericum revolutum
Least Concern
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Dwarf St. John'S Wort
Hypericum mutilum
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of St. Andrew's Cross?
The scientific name of St. Andrew's Cross is Hypericum hypericoides. It belongs to the genus Hypericum.
What is the conservation status of St. Andrew's Cross?
St. Andrew's Cross (Hypericum hypericoides) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does St. Andrew's Cross live?
St. Andrew's Cross is found in Distributed across Australia and Portugal.. Countries include Australia, Portugal.
What family does St. Andrew's Cross belong to?
St. Andrew's Cross (Hypericum hypericoides) belongs to the genus Hypericum, which is part of the taxonomic family Hypericaceae.
Is St. Andrew's Cross endangered?
No, St. Andrew's Cross (Hypericum hypericoides) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does St. Andrew's Cross belong to?
St. Andrew's Cross (Hypericum hypericoides) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of St. Andrew's Cross?
The closest relatives of St. Andrew's Cross in the genus Hypericum include Canada St. John'S Wort, Canary Island St. Johnswort, Common St. John'S Wort, Corymbed St. John'S-Wort, Cracked Saint John's Wort.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Hypericum — 20 Species

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Canada St. John'S Wort
Hypericum canadense
NE 🐾
Canary Island St. Johnswort
Hypericum canariense
LC 🐾
Common St. John'S Wort
Hypericum perforatum
LC 🐾
Corymbed St. John'S-Wort
Hypericum punctatum
NE 🐾
Cracked Saint John's Wort
Hypericum fissurale
CR 🐾
creeping St. John's-wort
Hypericum anagalloides
LC 🐾
Curry Bush
Hypericum revolutum
LC 🐾
Dwarf St. John'S Wort
Hypericum mutilum
NE 🐾
Elliptic St. John'S-Wort
Hypericum ellipticum
LC 🐾
Forrest's Tutsan
Hypericum forrestii
NE 🐾
Gentian-Leaved St. John'S-Wort
Hypericum gentianoides
NE 🐾
Giant St. John'S-Wort
Hypericum ascyron
NE 🐾
goldflower
Hypericum moserianum
NE 🐾
Greater Canadian St. John'S-Wort
Hypericum majus
LC 🐾
hairy St. John's-wort
Hypericum hirsutum
NT 🐾
Imperforate St John's-wort
Hypericum maculatum
LC 🐾
Kalm's St. John's-wort
Hypericum kalmianum
NE 🐾
Large-leaved Curry-bush
Hypericum roeperianum
LC 🐾
Lebanon Saint John’s Wort
Hypericum libanoticum
VU 🐾
Majorca St John's wort
Hypericum balearicum
LC
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