Hypericum japonicum
Family: Hypericaceae
What it is like
An annual herb. It grows about 25 cm high and is small and branched. The leaves are shaped like a cross and are smooth and oval without leaf stalks. The flowers are golden yellow.
Also put in the family Clusiaceae.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows in open paddy fields and on the edges of forests. It grows from sea level to 3,000 m above sea level. In Sichuan and Yunnan.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Asia, Australia, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Madagascar, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, New Zealand, Northeastern India, Pacific, Philippines, SE Asia, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Tasmania, Thailand, Vietnam
How it is used for food
The leaves are used in mixed vegetables. The harvested leaves can be stored for 7 days.
It is sold in local markets in China.
Edible parts
Leaves, plant - tea
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Ban nhat, Betoerana, Di er cao, Sonaphuli