Status:
valid
Authors:
Lepech.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1805
Citation Micro:
Nova Acta Acad. Sci. Imp. Petrop. Hist. Acad. 14: 442 (1805)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000432379
Common Names
- Asper Comfrey
- Asper Knitbone
- Asper Symphytum
Synonyms
- Symphytum echinatum Ledeb. [unknown]
- Symphytum asperrimum Donn [unknown]
- Symphytum armeniacum Buckn. [unknown]
- Symphytum asperum armeniacum (Buckn.) Kurtto [unknown]
Description
Symphytum asperum (also called Rough Comfrey, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to Europe and western Asia. It has a short rhizome and a branched stem, with ovate-lanceolate leaves and white or pink flowers. It typically grows in meadows, pastures, and other grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Symphytum asperum is an ornamental plant used for landscaping and decoration.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Symphytum asperum has yellow flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Symphytum asperum is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Caucasus region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in containers.
Where to Find Symphytum asperum
Symphytum asperum can be found in temperate regions of Europe and Asia.
Symphytum asperum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Symphytum asperum?
Symphytum asperum
What is the common name of Symphytum asperum?
Rough Comfrey
What is the natural habitat of Symphytum asperum?
It is native to Europe, western Asia, and northern Africa.
Species in the Symphytum genus
Symphytum aintabicum,
Symphytum mosquense,
Symphytum ullepitschii,
Symphytum grandiflorum,
Symphytum gussonei,
Symphytum hajastanum,
Symphytum longisetum,
Symphytum kurdicum,
Symphytum ibiricum,
Symphytum sylvaticum,
Symphytum savvalense,
Symphytum officinale,
Symphytum tauricum,
Symphytum tuberosum,
Symphytum orientale,
Symphytum ottomanum,
Symphytum podcumicum,
Symphytum pseudobulbosum,
Symphytum carpaticum,
Symphytum davisii,
Symphytum creticum,
Symphytum ferrariense,
Symphytum caucasicum,
Symphytum circinale,
Symphytum cordatum,
Symphytum uplandicum,
Symphytum bulbosum,
Symphytum bornmuelleri,
Symphytum anatolicum,
Symphytum brachycalyx,
Symphytum asperum,
Symphytum bicknellii,
Symphytum uplandicum,
Symphytum ferrariense,
Symphytum ibericum,
Symphytum wettsteinii,
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,