Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
abyssinica
ID:
617703

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br. ex Wall.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Pl. Asiat. Rar. 1: 18 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000617035



Common Names

  • Cometes Abyssinica
  • Abyssinica
  • Abyssinian Cometes


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Synonyms

  • Cometes apiculata Decne. [unknown]

Description

Cometes abyssinica (also called Abyssinian Cometes, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters in height. It is native to Ethiopia and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white, star-shaped flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Cometes abyssinica is used as a windbreak and as a source of firewood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Cometes abyssinica is white or yellowish-white. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cometes abyssinica is a perennial shrub that is native to Africa. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not soggy and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Cometes abyssinica

Cometes abyssinica can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa.

Cometes abyssinica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cometes abyssinica?

Cometes abyssinica

What are the common names of Cometes abyssinica?

Abyssinian cometes

What are the uses of Cometes abyssinica?

Cometes abyssinica is used in traditional medicine to treat coughs, colds, and other ailments

Species in the Cometes genus

Species in the Caryophyllaceae family

Acanthophyllum acerosum, Acanthophyllum aculeatum, Acanthophyllum adenophorum, Acanthophyllum albidum, Acanthophyllum andarabicum, Acanthophyllum andersenii, Acanthophyllum anisocladum, Acanthophyllum bilobum, Acanthophyllum bracteatum, Acanthophyllum brevibracteatum, Acanthophyllum caespitosum, Acanthophyllum coloratum, Acanthophyllum crassifolium, Acanthophyllum cyrtostegium, Acanthophyllum diezianum, Acanthophyllum elatius, Acanthophyllum fissicalyx, Acanthophyllum glandulosum, Acanthophyllum gracile, Acanthophyllum grandiflorum, Acanthophyllum kabulicum, Acanthophyllum kandaharicum, Acanthophyllum knorringianum, Acanthophyllum korolkowii, Acanthophyllum korshinskyi, Acanthophyllum krascheninnikovii, Acanthophyllum lamondiae, Acanthophyllum laxiflorum, Acanthophyllum laxiusculum, Acanthophyllum lilacinum, Acanthophyllum longicalyx, Acanthophyllum macrodon, Acanthophyllum maimanense, Acanthophyllum mikeschinianum, Acanthophyllum mucronatum, Acanthophyllum oppositiflorum, Acanthophyllum pachycephalum, Acanthophyllum pachystegium, Acanthophyllum pleiostegium, Acanthophyllum popovii, Acanthophyllum pulcherrimum, Acanthophyllum pulchrum, Acanthophyllum pungens, Acanthophyllum raphiophyllum, Acanthophyllum recurvum, Acanthophyllum sarawschanicum, Acanthophyllum scapiflorum, Acanthophyllum schugnanicum, Acanthophyllum sordidum, Acanthophyllum speciosum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2733266: Based on the initial data import
Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.