Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
urnigera
ID:
616675

Status:
valid

Authors:
(E.Aitken & D.G.Long) Holub

Source:
cmp

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Preslia 70: 103 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616007



Common Names

  • Comastoma urnigera
  • Urnigera Comastoma
  • Urnigera-flowered Comastoma


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Description

Comastoma urnigera (also called 'Urn-Flower 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 urnigera 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 urnigera is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark-brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark-green, oval-shaped seedlings with five leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Comastoma urnigera 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 urnigera

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

Comastoma urnigera FAQ

What are the common names of Comastoma urnigera?

Common names of Comastoma urnigera include Marsh Clubmoss, Stag's-horn Clubmoss, and Urn Clubmoss.

What type of environment does Comastoma urnigera prefer?

Comastoma urnigera prefers wet, marshy environments.

What is the range of Comastoma urnigera?

Comastoma urnigera 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.
David Geoffrey Long (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.G.Long' in the authors string.
Eona Aitken: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Aitken' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1002553-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.