Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1875
Citation Micro:
Pl. Orient. Nov. 2: 4 (1875)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000432215
Common Names
- Symphytum Sylvaticum
- Sylvaticum Symphytum
- Symphytum
Synonyms
- Symphytum longipetiolatum Wickens [unknown]
- Symphytum sepulcrale Boiss. & Balansa ex Boiss. [unknown]
- Symphytum sylvaticum sepulcrale (Boiss. & Balansa) Greuter & Burdet [unknown]
- Symphytum sepulcrale hordokopii Kurtto [unknown]
- Symphytum sylvaticum hordokopii (Kurtto) R.R.Mill [unknown]
Description
Symphytum sylvaticum (also called Wood Comfrey, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial native to Europe and western Asia. It has hairy, lance-shaped 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 sylvaticum 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 sylvaticum has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Symphytum sylvaticum 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 sylvaticum
Symphytum sylvaticum can be found in the Mediterranean region and North Africa.
Symphytum sylvaticum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Symphytum sylvaticum?
Symphytum sylvaticum
What is the common name of Symphytum sylvaticum?
Woodland Comfrey
What is the natural habitat of Symphytum sylvaticum?
It is native to the Mediterranean region
Species in the Symphytum genus
Symphytum aintabicum,
Symphytum mosquense,
Symphytum ullepitschii,
Symphytum grandiflorum,
Symphytum gussonei,
Symphytum hajastanum,
Symphytum longisetum,
Symphytum kurdicum,
Symphytum ibiricum,
Symphytum sylvaticum,
Symphytum savvalense,
Symphytum officinale,
Symphytum tauricum,
Symphytum tuberosum,
Symphytum orientale,
Symphytum ottomanum,
Symphytum podcumicum,
Symphytum pseudobulbosum,
Symphytum carpaticum,
Symphytum davisii,
Symphytum creticum,
Symphytum ferrariense,
Symphytum caucasicum,
Symphytum circinale,
Symphytum cordatum,
Symphytum uplandicum,
Symphytum bulbosum,
Symphytum bornmuelleri,
Symphytum anatolicum,
Symphytum brachycalyx,
Symphytum asperum,
Symphytum bicknellii,
Symphytum uplandicum,
Symphytum ferrariense,
Symphytum ibericum,
Symphytum wettsteinii,
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,