Symphytum ibericum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ibericum
ID:
1315486
Status:
valid
Authors:
Steven
Source:
ipni
Year:
1851
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 24(I): 579 (1851)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001327940
Common Names
- Symphytum ibericum
- Iberian Comfrey
- Ibericum Comfrey
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Symphytum ibericum (also called Iberian Comfrey, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Boraginaceae family. It is native to India. It typically grows in dry deciduous forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Symphytum ibericum is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Symphytum ibericum has small white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Symphytum ibericum is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn and the plants should be planted in a sunny or partially shaded position.
Where to Find Symphytum ibericum
Symphytum ibericum is native to the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.
Symphytum ibericum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Symphytum ibericum?
Symphytum ibericum
What type of plant is Symphytum ibericum?
Symphytum ibericum is a species of herb.
Where is Symphytum ibericum found?
Symphytum ibericum is found in India and Nepal.
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
Christian von Steven (1781-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steven' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:120793-1: Based on the initial data import