Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
comosa
ID:
686917

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Parl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Giorn. Bot. Ital. 2(2): 160 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000686250



Common Names

  • Leopoldia comosa
  • Comose Globe Flower
  • Comose Globe Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Hyacinthus comosus L. [unknown]
  • Hyacinthus fuliginosus Pall. [unknown]
  • Hyacinthus monstrosus L. [unknown]
  • Hyacinthus paniculatus Lam. [unknown]
  • Leopoldia clusiana Heldr. ex Nyman [unknown]
  • Leopoldia graeca (Heldr.) Heldr. [unknown]
  • Leopoldia curta Heldr. [unknown]
  • Leopoldia holzmannii (Heldr.) Heldr. [unknown]
  • Leopoldia calandriniana Parl. [unknown]
  • Leopoldia bouviana Heldr. ex Nyman [unknown]
  • Leopoldia bormaniana Lojac. [unknown]
  • Leopoldia anguliflora Lojac. [unknown]
  • Leopoldia constricta Heldr. [unknown]
  • Leopoldia pyramidalis (Tausch) Heldr. [unknown]
  • Leopoldia troiana Heldr. [unknown]
  • Leopoldia graminifolia Heldr. ex Nyman [unknown]
  • Leopoldia sartoriana Heldr. [unknown]
  • Leopoldia pinardi (Boiss.) Parl. [unknown]
  • Leopoldia pharmacusana Heldr. [unknown]
  • Muscari calandrinianum (Parl.) Nyman [unknown]
  • Muscari courtilleri Boreau [unknown]
  • Muscari constrictum Tausch [unknown]
  • Muscari cousturieri Gand. [unknown]
  • Muscari cretensium Gand. [unknown]
  • Muscari charrelii Heldr. ex Rouy [unknown]
  • Muscari comosum (L.) Mill. [unknown]
  • Muscari curtum (Heldr.) Boiss. [unknown]
  • Muscari bulgaricum Velen. [unknown]
  • Muscari bouvianum Heldr. ex Rouy [unknown]
  • Muscari pyramidale Tausch [unknown]
  • Muscari sartorianum (Heldr.) Boiss. [unknown]
  • Muscari pinardi (Boiss.) Boiss. [unknown]
  • Muscari segusianum E.P.Perrier & Songeon [unknown]
  • Muscari paniculatum (Lam.) Medik. [unknown]
  • Muscari pharmacusanum (Heldr.) Boiss. [unknown]
  • Muscari trojanum (Heldr.) Boiss. [unknown]
  • Muscari graminifolium Heldr. & Holzm. ex Rouy [unknown]
  • Muscari graecum (Heldr.) Boiss. [unknown]
  • Muscari longissimum Medik. [unknown]
  • Muscari giennense Pau & Cuatrec. [unknown]
  • Muscari holzmannii (Heldr.) Hirc [unknown]
  • Muscari monstrosum (L.) Mill. [unknown]
  • Pelotris paniculatus (Lam.) Raf. [unknown]
  • Scilla comosa (L.) Salisb. [unknown]
  • Scilla monstrosa (L.) Salisb. [unknown]
  • Bellevalia bouviana Heldr. ex Nyman [unknown]
  • Bellevalia calandriniana (Parl.) Nyman [unknown]
  • Bellevalia comosa (L.) Kunth [unknown]
  • Bellevalia holzmannii curta (Heldr.) Nyman [unknown]
  • Bellevalia graeca Heldr. [unknown]
  • Bellevalia graminifolia Nyman [unknown]
  • Bellevalia holzmannii Heldr. [unknown]
  • Bellevalia pharmacusana (Heldr.) Nyman [unknown]
  • Bellevalia pinardi Boiss. [unknown]
  • Bellevalia sartoriana (Heldr.) Nyman [unknown]
  • Botrycomus vulgaris Fourr. [unknown]
  • Etheiranthus constrictus (Tausch) Kostel. [unknown]
  • Etheiranthus milleri Kostel. [unknown]
  • Eubotrys comosus (L.) Raf. [unknown]
  • Muscari comosum monstrosum (L.) Maire [unknown]
  • Bellevalia sartoriana pharmacusana (Heldr.) Nyman [unknown]
  • Bellevalia tenuiflora constricta (Tausch) Nyman [unknown]
  • Muscari comosum monstrosum (L.) K.Richt. [unknown]
  • Muscari comosum courtilleri (Boreau) K.Richt. [unknown]
  • Etheiranthus milleri monstrosus Kostel. [invalid]

Description

Leopoldia comosa (also called the Hairy Leopoldia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of Africa. It has a short stem and thick, fleshy leaves. It is found in humid forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Leopoldia comosa is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive white flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Leopoldia comosa is a small, yellow-green flower. The seed is a small, dark-brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leopoldia comosa is a perennial that is easy to grow from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny location. The plants should be spaced about 8 inches apart. Division can be done in early spring or late summer.

Where to Find Leopoldia comosa

Leopoldia comosa is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the countries of Algeria, Cyprus, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Libya, Malta, Morocco, Portugal, Spain, and Tunisia.

Leopoldia comosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leopoldia comosa?

Leopoldia comosa

What is the common name of Leopoldia comosa?

Hairy leopoldia

What is the natural habitat of Leopoldia comosa?

Dry grasslands and rocky slopes in the Mediterranean region

Species in the Asparagaceae family

Acanthocarpus canaliculatus, Acanthocarpus humilis, Acanthocarpus parviflorus, Acanthocarpus preissii, Acanthocarpus robustus, Acanthocarpus rupestris, Acanthocarpus verticillatus, Agave acicularis, Agave acklinicola, Agave ajoensis, Agave aktites, Agave albescens, Agave albomarginata, Agave americana, Agave angustiarum, Agave angustifolia, Agave anomala, Agave antillarum, Agave apedicellata, Agave applanata, Agave arizonica, Agave arubensis, Agave asperrima, Agave atrovirens, Agave attenuata, Agave aurea, Agave avellanidens, Agave bahamana, Agave bicolor, Agave boldinghiana, Agave bovicornuta, Agave braceana, Agave bracteosa, Agave brevipetala, Agave brevispina, Agave brittoniana, Agave brunnea, Agave bulliana, Agave cacozela, Agave cajalbanensis, Agave calodonta, Agave capensis, Agave caribaeicola, Agave cerulata, Agave chamelensis, Agave chiapensis, Agave chrysantha, Agave chrysoglossa, Agave cocui, Agave collina,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-280812: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Filippo Parlatore (1816-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Parl.' in the authors string.