Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
surattensis
ID:
617706

Status:
valid

Authors:
Burm.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1768

Citation Micro:
Fl. Indica : 39 (1768)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000617038



Common Names

  • Cometes Surattensis
  • Surattensis
  • Surat Cometes


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Synonyms

  • Ceratonychia nidus Edgew. [unknown]
  • Cometes alternifolia L. [unknown]
  • Cometes surattensis ambajiensis Bedi & Madala [unknown]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Cometes surattensis 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 surattensis is a perennial shrub that is native to India. 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 surattensis

Cometes surattensis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India.

Cometes surattensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cometes surattensis?

Cometes surattensis

What are the common names of Cometes surattensis?

Surat cometes

What are the uses of Cometes surattensis?

Cometes surattensis 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,

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