Large-Leaved Saint John'S Wort
探検植物
Large-Leaved Saint John'S Wort
hypericum grandifolium
Large-Leaved Saint John's Wort (Hypericum grandifolium) is a robust, evergreen shrub native to the humid forests of Macaronesia. Standing out with its woody structure and bright, star-like yellow blossoms, this plant is a characteristic element of the Canary Islands and Madeira laurel forest understory. Its attractive foliage and striking clusters of flowers make it a visually captivating species for nature enthusiasts exploring these unique island ecosystems.
生息地: Found in humid laurel forests (laurisilva) and damp, shaded ravines of the Canary Islands and Madeira.
外見
This evergreen shrub grows up to 1.8 meters tall, featuring reddish-brown stems and large, opposite, ovate-lanceolate leaves that can reach 10 centimeters in length. The bright yellow flowers are about 3 to 4.5 centimeters wide, showcasing five distinct petals and a dense, explosive cluster of numerous protruding yellow stamens in the center. After flowering, it produces distinctive reddish-brown to black, berry-like seed capsules.
界Plantae門Tracheophyta綱Magnoliopsida目Malpighiales科Hypericaceae属Hypericum
カテゴリ
植物レア度
Common
危険度
1/5 · 非常に低い
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おもしろい事実
The species name 'grandifolium' translates directly to 'large-leaved', highlighting its exceptionally broad foliage.
Unlike many continental Saint John's Wort species which are small herbs, this island native develops into a robust woody shrub.
When held up to the light, the leaves appear perforated due to tiny translucent glands containing essential oils.
特殊能力
能力
Chemical Defense
Produces hypericin and other secondary metabolites that protect the plant's foliage from voracious herbivores.
能力
Shade Tolerance
Possesses large leaf surface areas optimized to capture minimal light filtering through dense forest canopies.
能力
Glandular Secretion
Features specialized translucent glands across its leaves that secrete aromatic essential oils to deter insect pests.
サイズと詳細
- 長さ
- 50-180 cm
- 寿命
- 5-15 年
食性と食事
As a photoautotrophic plant, it synthesizes its own nutrients from sunlight, water, carbon dioxide, and essential soil minerals.
主な食物
- Sunlight
- Water
- Carbon Dioxide
- Soil Minerals
生態系とのつながり
mutualism
Canary Island Bumblebee
Bombus canariensis
Pollinates the bright yellow flowers while collecting nectar and pollen.
eaten by
Saint John's Wort Beetle
Chrysolina hyperici
The beetle and its larvae feed extensively on the foliage.
competitor
Laurel Tree
Laurus novocanariensis
Competes for canopy sunlight and space in the dense laurel forest understory.
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安全性
危険度
1/5 · 非常に低い
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よくある質問
Large-Leaved Saint John'S Wortを見分けるには？
Large-Leaved Saint John'S Wortを識別する最も簡単な方法は、Snappit自然識別アプリを使用することです。
Large-Leaved Saint John'S Wortの長さは何ですか？
50-180 cm
Large-Leaved Saint John'S Wortの寿命は何ですか？
5-15 年
Large-Leaved Saint John'S Wortは何を食べますか？
As a photoautotrophic plant, it synthesizes its own nutrients from sunlight, water, carbon dioxide, and essential soil minerals.
Large-Leaved Saint John'S Wortは通常どこに生息していますか？
Found in humid laurel forests (laurisilva) and damp, shaded ravines of the Canary Islands and Madeira.
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