Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
malyschevii
ID:
616660

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Zuev) Zuev

Source:
cmp

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 75: 1304 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000615992



Common Names

  • Comastoma malyschevii
  • Malyschevii Comastoma
  • Malyschevii-flowered Comastoma


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Description

Comastoma malyschevii (also called Malyschev's Comastoma, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the western United States and Mexico. It grows up to 4 meters (13 feet) tall and has fragrant, waxy, dark green leaves. It is found in woodlands, chaparral, and coastal forests.

Uses & Benefits

Comastoma malyschevii is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and containers. It has bright yellow flowers and is known for its fragrant aroma. It is also used in cooking and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Comastoma malyschevii is white and tubular in shape. The seed is small and round with a black color. The seedlings are thin and have a yellowish-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Comastoma malyschevii is a small, tufted perennial herb with a woody base and a creeping rhizome. It grows in moist, shady places in mountain forests, and prefers a cool, moist, and well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of the rhizome in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Comastoma malyschevii

Comastoma malyschevii is native to California and can be found in chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitats.

Comastoma malyschevii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Comastoma malyschevii?

Comastoma malyschevii

What type of plant is Comastoma malyschevii?

Herbaceous perennial

Where does Comastoma malyschevii grow?

Eastern Himalayas

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

V.V. Zuev (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zuev' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:962248-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.