Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
davisii
ID:
432932

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wickens

Source:
cmp

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 29: 168 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000432264

Common Names

  • Davis' Comfrey
  • Davis' Knitbone
  • Davis' Boneset

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Description

Symphytum davisii (also called Davis' Comfrey, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial native to the Caucasus region. It has large, hairy leaves and small, bell-shaped flowers in shades of pink, purple, or white. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and grows best in full sun.

Uses & Benefits

Symphytum davisii is used as an ornamental plant, as a ground cover, and for erosion control.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Symphytum davisii sub. naxicola (Pawł.) Stearn
Symphytum davisii sub. cycladense (Pawł.) Stearn
Symphytum davisii sub. icaricum (Pawł.) Stearn

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Symphytum davisii has small, yellow flowers with white petals. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Symphytum davisii is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by division or by stem cuttings. To cultivate, it needs full sun to partial shade, and a well-draining, loamy potting mix. It should be watered regularly, but allowed to dry out between waterings.

Where to Find Symphytum davisii

Symphytum davisii is native to the Caucasus, Turkey, and Iran.

Symphytum davisii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Symphytum davisii?

Symphytum davisii

What is the common name of Symphytum davisii?

Davis' Comfrey

What is the natural habitat of Symphytum davisii?

It is native to the Caucasus region

Species in the Symphytum genus

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

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