Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
tenellum
ID:
616673

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rottb.) Toyok.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 74: 198 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616005



Common Names

  • Comastoma tenellum
  • Tenellum Comastoma
  • Tenellum-flowered Comastoma


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Synonyms

  • Gentianella tenella (Rottb.) Harry Sm. [unknown]

Description

Comastoma tenellum (also called 'Tender Comastoma', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is a perennial herbaceous climber with opposite, ovate to lanceolate leaves. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Comastoma tenellum has been used in traditional medicine for treating respiratory problems, such as asthma, bronchitis, and coughs. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Comastoma tenellum 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 tenellum 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 tenellum

Comastoma tenellum can be found in tropical Africa, India, and Sri Lanka.

Comastoma tenellum FAQ

What are the common names of Comastoma tenellum?

Common names of Comastoma tenellum include Marsh Clubmoss, Stag's-horn Clubmoss, and Delicate Clubmoss.

What type of environment does Comastoma tenellum prefer?

Comastoma tenellum prefers wet, marshy environments.

What is the range of Comastoma tenellum?

Comastoma tenellum 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

Christen Friis Rottbøll (1727-1797): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rottb.' in the authors string.
Hideo Toyokuni (1932-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Toyok.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:63775-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.