Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
aintabicum
ID:
432631

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hub.-Mor. & Wickens

Source:
ksu

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 29: 174 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000431963



Common Names

  • Comfrey
  • Common Comfrey
  • Aintab Comfrey


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Description

Symphytum aintabicum (also called Aintab Comfrey, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant in the Boraginaceae family. It is native to Turkey and Syria. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Symphytum aintabicum is a medicinal plant that is used to treat a variety of ailments, including skin conditions, digestive issues, and respiratory problems. It is also known for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Symphytum aintabicum is small and white. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Symphytum aintabicum is an evergreen perennial that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and heat, and can be grown in full sun in cooler climates. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Symphytum aintabicum

Symphytum aintabicum can be found in the Middle East, particularly in Turkey, Syria, and Iraq.

Symphytum aintabicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Symphytum aintabicum?

Symphytum aintabicum

What type of plant is Symphytum aintabicum?

Perennial herb

What are the common names of Symphytum aintabicum?

Aintab comfrey, Aintab comfrey, common comfrey, Russian comfrey

Species in the Symphytum genus

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

References

Arthur Huber-Morath (1901-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hub.-Mor.' in the authors string.
Gerald Ernest Wickens (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wickens' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:120733-1: Based on the initial data import