Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
sylvaticum
ID:
432883

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

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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.

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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

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,