Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Species:
esulifolium
ID:
617632

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gand.) Prain

Source:
cmp

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Index Kew. , Suppl. 5: 65 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616964



Common Names

  • Comesperma Esulifolium
  • Esulifolious Comesperma
  • Esulifolious Milkwort


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Synonyms

  • Comesperma ericinum esulifolium Gand. [unknown]

Description

Comesperma esulifolium (also called Slender Milkwort, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub, growing up to 2m tall. It is native to Australia, occurring in New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria. It typically grows in dry sclerophyll forests and heathlands.

Uses & Benefits

Comesperma esulifolium has been used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomach problems. It has also been used as a source of food and fuel, and the leaves can be used as fodder for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Comesperma esulifolium has white flowers with four petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Comesperma esulifolium is a perennial shrub that is native to Australia. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not soggy and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Comesperma esulifolium

Comesperma esulifolium can be found in Australia.

Comesperma esulifolium FAQ

What is the common name of Comesperma esulifolium?

Woolly-leaved milkwort

What is the growth rate of Comesperma esulifolium?

Moderate to fast

What is the mature height of Comesperma esulifolium?

Up to 3 feet

Species in the Polygalaceae family

Acanthocladus brasiliensis, Acanthocladus guayaquilensis, Acanthocladus moyanoi, Acanthocladus scleroxylon, Acanthocladus tehuelchum, Acanthocladus colombianus, Acanthocladus dukei, Acanthocladus pulcherrimus, Acanthocladus santosii, Acanthocladus dichromus, Ancylotropis insignis, Ancylotropis malmeana, Asemeia grandiflora, Asemeia ignatii, Asemeia ilheotica, Asemeia lindmaniana, Asemeia marquesiana, Asemeia martiana, Asemeia monninoides, Asemeia parietaria, Asemeia pohliana, Asemeia rhodoptera, Asemeia glabra, Asemeia hirsuta, Asemeia apopetala, Asemeia echinosperma, Asemeia hondurana, Asemeia securidaca, Asemeia sphaerospora, Asemeia tonsa, Asemeia acuminata, Asemeia extraaxillaris, Asemeia galmeri, Asemeia hebeclada, Asemeia mollis, Asemeia monticola, Asemeia ovata, Asemeia pseudohebeclada, Asemeia tobatiensis, Asemeia violacea, Asemeia floribunda, Atroxima afzeliana, Atroxima liberica, Badiera cubensis, Badiera fuertesii, Badiera oblongata, Badiera penaea, Badiera propinqua, Badiera virgata, Badiera subrhombifolia,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2733200: Based on the initial data import
Michel Gandoger (1850-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gand.' in the authors string.
David Prain (1857-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prain' in the authors string.