Hypericum somaliense
| Hypericum somaliense | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Hypericaceae |
| Genus: | Hypericum |
| Section: | Hypericum sect. Adenosepalum |
| Species: | H. somaliense
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| Binomial name | |
| Hypericum somaliense N. Robson
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Hypericum somaliense is a species of flowering plant of the St. John's wort family (Hypericaceae) that is found in Somalia.[1][2]
Taxonomy
[edit]The placement of H. somaliense within Hypericum can be summarized as follows:[1]
Description
[edit]Hypericum somaliense is a small shrub characterized by narrow, opposite leaves and bright yellow flowers. It typically produces simple inflorescences with glandular sepals and numerous stamens, a characteristic trait of species belonging to the section Adenosepalum.[1]
Distribution and habitat
[edit]This species is endemic to Somalia, where it grows in dry montane regions, rocky slopes, and open scrubland. It has been recorded at elevations between 800 and 1500 meters.[2]
Conservation status
[edit]As of 2025, Hypericum somaliense has not been formally assessed by the IUCN Red List.
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Pattinson, David; Robson, Norman; Nürk, Nicolai; Crockett, Sarah. "Hypericum somaliense [N. Robson] Nomenclature". Hypericum Online (hypericum.myspecies.info). Retrieved 3 December 2021.
- ^ a b POWO (2019). "Hypericum somaliense Ocak & Koyuncu". Plants of the World Online (powo.science.kew.org). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
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