Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
creticum
ID:
432937

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Willd.) Runemark

Source:
cmp

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Boissiera 13: 100 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000432269



Common Names

  • Cretan Comfrey
  • Cretan Knitbone
  • Cretan Boneset


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Synonyms

  • Procopiania insularis Pawł. [unknown]
  • Procopiania cretica Gușul. [unknown]
  • Psilostemon creticus DC. [unknown]
  • Trachystemon creticus D.Don ex G.Don [unknown]
  • Symphytum insulare (Pawł.) Greuter & Burdet [unknown]
  • Borago cretica Willd. [unknown]

Description

Symphytum creticum (also called Cretan 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 creticum is used as an ornamental plant, as a ground cover, and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Symphytum creticum 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Symphytum creticum is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by division or by stem cuttings. To cultivate, it needs full sun to partial shade, and a well-draining, loamy potting mix. It should be watered regularly, but allowed to dry out between waterings.

Where to Find Symphytum creticum

Symphytum creticum is native to Crete and the Aegean Islands.

Symphytum creticum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Symphytum creticum?

Symphytum creticum

What is the common name of Symphytum creticum?

Cretan Comfrey

What is the natural habitat of Symphytum creticum?

It is native to the Mediterranean region

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-2475703: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Hans Runemark (1927-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Runemark' in the authors string.