Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
pseudobulbosum
ID:
432908

Status:
valid

Authors:
Azn.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier , sér. 2, 3: 588 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000432240



Common Names

  • Pseudobulbous Comfrey
  • Pseudobulbous Knitbone
  • Pseudobulbous Boneset


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Description

Symphytum pseudobulbosum (also called False Bulbous 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 pseudobulbosum is used as an ornamental plant, as a ground cover, and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Symphytum pseudobulbosum 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 pseudobulbosum 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 pseudobulbosum

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

Symphytum pseudobulbosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Symphytum pseudobulbosum?

Symphytum pseudobulbosum

What is the common name of Symphytum pseudobulbosum?

Pseudobulbous Comfrey

What is the natural habitat of Symphytum pseudobulbosum?

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,