Symphytum caucasicum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caucasicum
ID:
432947
Status:
valid
Authors:
M.Bieb.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1808
Citation Micro:
Fl. Taur.-Caucas. 1: 128 (1808)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000432279
Common Names
- Caucasian Comfrey
- Caucasian Knitbone
- Caucasian Boneset
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Symphytum caucasicum (also called Caucasian Comfrey, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial native to the Caucasus region. It has large, hairy leaves and small, bell-shaped flowers in shades of pink, purple, or white. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and grows best in full sun.
Uses & Benefits
Symphytum caucasicum is used as an ornamental plant, as a ground cover, and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Symphytum caucasicum has small, yellow flowers with white petals. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Symphytum caucasicum 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 caucasicum
Symphytum caucasicum is native to the Caucasus, Turkey, and Iran.
Symphytum caucasicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Symphytum caucasicum?
Symphytum caucasicum
What type of plant is Symphytum caucasicum?
Herbaceous perennial
What is the natural habitat of Symphytum caucasicum?
Temperate grasslands
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2475712: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich August Marschall von Bieberstein (1768-1826): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Bieb.' in the authors string.