Comastoma alashanicum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alashanicum
ID:
1540225
Status:
valid
Authors:
Y.Z.Zhao & Z.Y.Chu
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Fl. Intramongol. , ed. 3, 4: 87 (2019 publ. 2020)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000021784
Common Names
- Comastoma alashanicum
- Alashanicum
- Alashan Comastoma
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Comastoma alashanicum (also called Alashan Comastoma, among many other common names) is a perennial grass that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Central Asia and is found in grasslands and meadows. The leaves are linear and have a smooth margin. The flowers are yellow and the fruits are small, round, and brown.
Uses & Benefits
Comastoma alashanicum is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and stomach ailments. It is also used as a dye and for its fragrant wood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Comastoma alashanicum are small, white and fragrant, with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Comastoma alashanicum is a fast-growing shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 meters in height. It is usually propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Comastoma alashanicum
Comastoma alashanicum is native to Russia and Mongolia.
Comastoma alashanicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Comastoma alashanicum?
Comastoma alashanicum
What is the common name of Comastoma alashanicum?
Alashan Comastoma
What is the natural habitat of Comastoma alashanicum?
Dry deciduous forests
Species in the Comastoma genus
Comastoma cyananthiflorum, Comastoma dechyanum, Comastoma disepalum, Comastoma falcatum, Comastoma henryi, Comastoma irinae, Comastoma jigzhiense, Comastoma malyschevii, Comastoma muliense, Comastoma nanum, Comastoma pedunculatum, Comastoma polycladum, Comastoma pseudopulmonarium, Comastoma pulmonarium, Comastoma stellariifolium, Comastoma tenellum, Comastoma traillianum, Comastoma urnigera, Comastoma alashanicum,
Species in the Gentianaceae family
Adenolisianthus arboreus, Anthocleista amplexicaulis, Anthocleista djalonensis, Anthocleista grandiflora, Anthocleista inermis, Anthocleista laxiflora, Anthocleista liebrechtsiana, Anthocleista longifolia, Anthocleista madagascariensis, Anthocleista microphylla, Anthocleista nobilis, Anthocleista obanensis, Anthocleista procera, Anthocleista scandens, Anthocleista schweinfurthii, Anthocleista vogelii, Anthocleista potalioides, Aripuana cullmaniorum, Bartonia paniculata, Bartonia verna, Bartonia virginica, Bisgoeppertia robustior, Bisgoeppertia gracilis, Bisgoeppertia scandens, Blackstonia acuminata, Blackstonia grandiflora, Blackstonia imperfoliata, Blackstonia perfoliata, Calolisianthus amplissimus, Calolisianthus pedunculatus, Canscora alata, Canscora andrographioides, Canscora concanensis, Canscora diffusa, Canscora heteroclita, Canscora macrocalyx, Canscora pauciflora, Canscora perfoliata, Canscora roxburghii, Canscora schultesii, Canscora stricta, Canscora bidoupensis, Canscora bhatiana, Canscora shrirangiana, Canscora ciathula, Canscora tetraptera, Celiantha bella, Celiantha chimantensis, Celiantha imthurniana, Centaurium ameghinoi,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77260865-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.