Symphytum bicknellii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bicknellii
ID:
433052
Status:
valid
Authors:
Buckn.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 41: 552 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000432384
Common Names
- Bicknell's Comfrey
- Bicknell's Knitbone
- Bicknell's Symphytum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Symphytum bicknellii (also called Bicknell's Comfrey, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to the eastern United States. 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 bicknellii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat wounds, bruises, and sprains.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Symphytum bicknellii 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.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Symphytum bicknellii 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 bicknellii
Symphytum bicknellii can be found in temperate regions of Europe and Asia.
Symphytum bicknellii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Symphytum bicknellii?
Symphytum bicknellii
What is the common name of Symphytum bicknellii?
Bicknell's Comfrey
What is the natural habitat of Symphytum bicknellii?
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,
References
Cedric Bucknall (1849-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buckn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:120747-1: Based on the initial data import