Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
circinale
ID:
432948

Status:
valid

Authors:
Runemark

Source:
cmp

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 120: 90 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000432280



Common Names

  • Circinate Comfrey
  • Circinate Knitbone
  • Circinate Boneset


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Synonyms

  • Procopiania circinalis (Runemark) Pawł. [unknown]

Description

Symphytum circinale (also called Round-Leaved Comfrey, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial native to Europe and western Asia. 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 circinale is used as an ornamental plant, as a ground cover, and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Symphytum circinale 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Symphytum circinale 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 circinale

Symphytum circinale is native to the Caucasus, Turkey, and Iran.

Symphytum circinale FAQ

What is the scientific name of Symphytum circinale?

Symphytum circinale

What type of plant is Symphytum circinale?

Herbaceous perennial

What is the natural habitat of Symphytum circinale?

Temperate grasslands

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2475714: Based on the initial data import
Hans Runemark (1927-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Runemark' in the authors string.