Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
officinale
ID:
432887

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 136 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000432219



Common Names

  • Common Comfrey
  • Knitbone
  • Boneset


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Synonyms

  • Symphytum album hort. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Symphytum ambiguum Pau. [unknown]
  • Symphytum majus Bubani [unknown]
  • Symphytum molle Janka [unknown]
  • Symphytum microcalyx Opiz [unknown]
  • Symphytum stenophyllum Beck [unknown]
  • Symphytum patens Sibth. [unknown]
  • Symphytum peregrinum Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Symphytum rakosiense (Soó) Pénzes [unknown]
  • Symphytum elatum Tausch [unknown]
  • Symphytum commune Faegri [unknown]
  • Symphytum consolida Gueldenst. [unknown]
  • Symphytum besseri Zaver. [unknown]
  • Symphytum bohemicum F.W.Schmidt [unknown]
  • Consolida major Garsault [unknown]
  • Consolida major Gilib. [unknown]

Description

Symphytum officinale (also called Common 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 officinale is a popular medicinal plant, used in herbal remedies. It is known for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Symphytum officinale sub. uliginosum (A.Kern.) Nyman

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Symphytum officinale has small, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers and 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 officinale is a perennial plant that can be propagated through division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is best to divide the plant in the spring or early summer. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a sterile, well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. The seeds should germinate in 1-2 weeks.

Where to Find Symphytum officinale

Symphytum officinale can be found in the Mediterranean region and North Africa.

Symphytum officinale FAQ

What is the scientific name of Symphytum officinale?

Symphytum officinale

What is the common name of Symphytum officinale?

Common Comfrey

What is the natural habitat of Symphytum officinale?

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,

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