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''[[Hypericum quartinianum]]'' Hypericaceae Indigenous

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== Common names ==
*Amargna: Amija
*Oromugna: Riga ganzi

== Ecology ==
This species is found in semi-humid mountain savannah or shrub savannah in Moist, Wet and High Wurch agroclimatic zones in nearly all regions, 1,500–3,000 m.

== Uses ==
Firewood, charcoal, bee forage.

== Description ==
A shrub or small tree, 3–4 m.
*LEAVES: Long, oval and simple, grey-green, to 7 cm long in opposite pairs, clasping the stem at the base, the tip pointed. Side veins are only seen towards the leaf base.
*FLOWERS: Bright yellow, rather few in terminal bunches, each to 6 cm across, with many central stamens around styles, all yellow.
*FRUIT: A dry brown capsule, breaking open to set free seed when ripe.

== Propagation ==
Seedlings. ''Hypericum'' are readily propagated from seed, cuttings and rooted runners for species that provide them and, in vigorous and quickly spreading kinds, by simple division.

== Seed ==
*Treatment: No treatment needed.
*Storage: Dried seed can be stored well in air-tight and moisture-free container.

== Management ==
Often natural, not cultivated and managed. 

[[Category:Bekele-Tesemma (2007)]]