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Greater Canadian St. John'S-Wort

Hypericum majus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Japan), Europe (Bosnia and Herzegovina, France, Italy), and North America (Canada, United States).

🇯🇵 Japan 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Plantae (植物)

Magnoliophyta (木兰植物门)

Magnoliopsida (木兰纲)

Malpighiales (金虎尾目)

Species

Hypericum majus (Greater Canadian St. John'S-Wort)

Names in Other Languages

French millepertuis majeur

German Großes Johanniskraut

Similar Species in Hypericum

Common St. John'S Wort

Hypericum perforatum

Majorca St John's wort

Hypericum balearicum

Gentian-Leaved St. John'S-Wort

Hypericum gentianoides

Giant St. John'S-Wort

Hypericum ascyron

hairy St. John's-wort

Hypericum hirsutum

Near Threatened

Hypericum xylosteifolium

marsh St. John's-wort

Hypericum elodes

Canada St. John'S Wort

Hypericum canadense

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Greater Canadian St. John'S-Wort?

The scientific name of Greater Canadian St. John'S-Wort is Hypericum majus. It belongs to the genus Hypericum.

What is the conservation status of Greater Canadian St. John'S-Wort?

Greater Canadian St. John'S-Wort (Hypericum majus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Greater Canadian St. John'S-Wort live?

Greater Canadian St. John'S-Wort is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Japan), Europe (Bosnia and Herzegovina, France, Italy), and North America (Canada, United States).. Countries include Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, France, Italy, Japan, United States.

What family does Greater Canadian St. John'S-Wort belong to?

Greater Canadian St. John'S-Wort (Hypericum majus) belongs to the genus Hypericum, which is part of the taxonomic family Hypericaceae.

Is Greater Canadian St. John'S-Wort endangered?

No, Greater Canadian St. John'S-Wort (Hypericum majus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Greater Canadian St. John'S-Wort belong to?

Greater Canadian St. John'S-Wort (Hypericum majus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).

What are the closest relatives of Greater Canadian St. John'S-Wort?

The closest relatives of Greater Canadian St. John'S-Wort in the genus Hypericum include Canada St. John'S Wort, Common St. John'S Wort, Majorca St John's wort, Gentian-Leaved St. John'S-Wort, Giant St. 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

Common St. John'S Wort

Hypericum perforatum

Majorca St John's wort

Hypericum balearicum

Gentian-Leaved St. John'S-Wort

Hypericum gentianoides

Giant St. John'S-Wort

Hypericum ascyron

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Greater Canadian St. John'S-Wort

Hypericum majus

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hairy St. John's-wort

Hypericum hirsutum

Hypericum xylosteifolium

marsh St. John's-wort

Hypericum elodes

Round-leaved St John's-wort

Hypericum nummularium

Cracked Saint John's Wort

Hypericum fissurale

Peelbark St. John'S Wort

Hypericum fasciculatum

Northern Bog St. John'S-Wort

Hypericum boreale

pale St. John's-wort

Hypericum montanum

Stinking Tutsan

Hypericum hircinum

Hypericum calycinum

Lebanon Saint John’s Wort

Hypericum libanoticum

Imperforate St John's-wort

Hypericum maculatum

Theodor's Saint John's Wort

Hypericum theodori

Hypericum moserianum

Data verified 三月 2026

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