Symphytum orientale - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
orientale
ID:
432896
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 136 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000432228
Common Names
- Oriental Comfrey
- Oriental Knitbone
- Oriental Boneset
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Symphytum orientale (also called Oriental 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 orientale is a popular medicinal plant, used in herbal remedies. It is known for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Symphytum orientale 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Symphytum orientale 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 orientale
Symphytum orientale can be found in the Mediterranean region and North Africa.
Symphytum orientale FAQ
What is the scientific name of Symphytum orientale?
Symphytum orientale
What is the common name of Symphytum orientale?
Oriental Comfrey
What is the natural habitat of Symphytum orientale?
It is native to the Middle East region
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2475647: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.