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St. Peter's-wort

Hypericum tetrapterum

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (Canada), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).

🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇦 Canada 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Plantae (Plants)

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Malpighiales (Malpighiales)

Species

Hypericum tetrapterum (St. Peter's-wort)

Names in Other Languages

French millepertuis à quatre ailes

German Scharfkantiges Johanniskraut

Similar Species in Hypericum

Canada St. John'S Wort

Hypericum canadense

Canary Island St. Johnswort

Hypericum canariense

Common St. John'S Wort

Hypericum perforatum

Corymbed St. John'S-Wort

Hypericum punctatum

Cracked Saint John's Wort

Hypericum fissurale

Critically Endangered

creeping St. John's-wort

Hypericum anagalloides

Hypericum revolutum

Dwarf St. John'S Wort

Hypericum mutilum

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of St. Peter's-wort?

The scientific name of St. Peter's-wort is Hypericum tetrapterum. It belongs to the genus Hypericum.

What is the conservation status of St. Peter's-wort?

St. Peter's-wort (Hypericum tetrapterum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does St. Peter's-wort live?

St. Peter's-wort is found in Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (Canada), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Norway, Sweden.

What family does St. Peter's-wort belong to?

St. Peter's-wort (Hypericum tetrapterum) belongs to the genus Hypericum, which is part of the taxonomic family Hypericaceae.

Is St. Peter's-wort endangered?

No, St. Peter's-wort (Hypericum tetrapterum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does St. Peter's-wort belong to?

St. Peter's-wort (Hypericum tetrapterum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of St. Peter's-wort?

The closest relatives of St. Peter's-wort 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 — 6 Countries

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Genus Hypericum — 20 Species

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Canada St. John'S Wort

Hypericum canadense

Canary Island St. Johnswort

Hypericum canariense

Common St. John'S Wort

Hypericum perforatum

Corymbed St. John'S-Wort

Hypericum punctatum

Cracked Saint John's Wort

Hypericum fissurale

creeping St. John's-wort

Hypericum anagalloides

Hypericum revolutum

Dwarf St. John'S Wort

Hypericum mutilum

Elliptic St. John'S-Wort

Hypericum ellipticum

Forrest's Tutsan

Hypericum forrestii

Gentian-Leaved St. John'S-Wort

Hypericum gentianoides

Giant St. John'S-Wort

Hypericum ascyron

Hypericum moserianum

Greater Canadian St. John'S-Wort

Hypericum majus

hairy St. John's-wort

Hypericum hirsutum

Imperforate St John's-wort

Hypericum maculatum

Kalm's St. John's-wort

Hypericum kalmianum

Large-leaved Curry-bush

Hypericum roeperianum

Lebanon Saint John’s Wort

Hypericum libanoticum

Majorca St John's wort

Hypericum balearicum

Data verified March 2026

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