Systematic Review of the Genus Hypericum L. in Flora of Azerbaijan

Among the widespread plant species in Azerbaijan, genus Hypericum L. which dates back to Cenozoic era and belongs family Hypericaceae takes special place. 80% of total number belonging are concentrated Hypericum, is distinguished by its many-sided areas application, especially pharmaceutical, decorative dye industries. This considered one largest genera flowering plants terms diversity (22%). Although research on systematics Hypericumhas been conducted many scientists around world, general characteristics taxonomic composition distributed flora Azerbaijan have not studied for last 50 years. As a result our research, it was determined that there 15 species, but 19 1 subspecies variety flora. The characteristics, descriptions synonyms sections, were given.