Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
ferrariense
ID:
432941

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Massal.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. Ital. 6: 78 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000432273



Common Names

  • Ferrari's Comfrey
  • Ferrari's Knitbone
  • Ferrari's Boneset


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Synonyms

  • Symphytum mediterraneum Guss. ex F.W.Schultz [unknown]
  • Symphytum hyerense Pawł. [unknown]
  • Symphytum floribundum Shuttlew. ex Buckn. [unknown]
  • Symphytum floribundum Shuttlew. ex Nyman [unknown]

Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Symphytum ferrariense 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 ferrariense 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 ferrariense

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

Symphytum ferrariense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Symphytum ferrariense?

Symphytum ferrariense

What is the common name of Symphytum ferrariense?

Ferrari's Comfrey

What is the natural habitat of Symphytum ferrariense?

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,