Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
pedunculatum
ID:
616663

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Royle ex G.Don) Holub

Source:
cmp

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 3: 218 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000615995



Common Names

  • Comastoma pedunculatum
  • Pedunculatum Comastoma
  • Pedunculatum-flowered Comastoma


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Synonyms

  • Eurythalia pedunculata Royle ex D.Don [unknown]

Description

Comastoma pedunculatum (also called Pedunculate 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 pedunculatum 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 pedunculatum is yellow 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 pedunculatum 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 pedunculatum

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

Comastoma pedunculatum FAQ

What are the common names of Comastoma pedunculatum?

Common names of Comastoma pedunculatum include Marsh Clubmoss, Stag's-horn Clubmoss, and Pedunculate Clubmoss.

What type of environment does Comastoma pedunculatum prefer?

Comastoma pedunculatum prefers wet, marshy environments.

What is the range of Comastoma pedunculatum?

Comastoma pedunculatum is found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

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

Josef Holub (1930-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holub' in the authors string.
John Forbes Royle (1799-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Royle' in the authors string.
George Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:367012-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.