Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
mosquense
ID:
432859

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.R.Majorov & D.D.Sokoloff

Source:
ksu

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 31: 241 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000432191

Common Names

  • Symphytum Mosquense
  • Mosquense Symphytum
  • Symphytum

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Description

Symphytum mosquense (also called Mosquense Comfrey, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with a rosette of leaves and a tall flower spike. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical forests, rainforests, and cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Symphytum mosquense is a popular ornamental plant that is used in gardens and greenhouses. It is known for its attractive foliage and its ability to tolerate drought and heat. It is also used as a groundcover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Symphytum mosquense has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Symphytum mosquense is a perennial plant that can be propagated through division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is best to divide the plant in the spring or early summer. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a sterile, well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. The seeds should germinate in 1-2 weeks.

Where to Find Symphytum mosquense

Symphytum mosquense can be found in the Mediterranean region and North Africa.

Symphytum mosquense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Symphytum mosquense?

Symphytum mosquense

What type of plant is Symphytum mosquense?

Perennial herb

What are the common names of Symphytum mosquense?

Mosque comfrey, mosque comfrey, Russian comfrey

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,

References

Dmitri Sokolov (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.D.Sokoloff' in the authors string.
Sergey Robertovich Majorov: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.R.Majorov' in the authors string.