Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
muliense
ID:
616661

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.Marquand) T.N.Ho

Source:
cmp

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Acta Biol. Plateau Sin. 1: 38 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000615993

Common Names

  • Comastoma muliense
  • Muliense Comastoma
  • Muliense-flowered Comastoma

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Description

Comastoma muliense (also called Muli Comastoma, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the western United States and Mexico. It grows up to 4 meters (13 feet) tall and has fragrant, waxy, dark green leaves. It is found in woodlands, chaparral, and coastal forests.

Uses & Benefits

Comastoma muliense is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and containers. It has bright yellow flowers and is known for its fragrant aroma. It is also used in cooking and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Comastoma muliense is yellow and tubular in shape. The seed is small and round with a black color. The seedlings are thin and have a yellowish-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Comastoma muliense is a small, tufted perennial herb with a woody base and a creeping rhizome. It grows in moist, shady places in mountain forests, and prefers a cool, moist, and well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of the rhizome in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Comastoma muliense

Comastoma muliense is native to California and can be found in chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitats.

Comastoma muliense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Comastoma muliense?

Comastoma muliense

What is the family of Comastoma muliense?

Acanthaceae

What is the common name of Comastoma muliense?

Mulien's Comastoma

Species in the Gentianaceae family

Adenolisianthus arboreus, Anthocleista amplexicaulis, Anthocleista djalonensis, Anthocleista grandiflora, Anthocleista inermis, Anthocleista laxiflora, Anthocleista liebrechtsiana, Anthocleista longifolia, Anthocleista madagascariensis, Anthocleista microphylla, Anthocleista nobilis, Anthocleista obanensis, Anthocleista procera, Anthocleista scandens, Anthocleista schweinfurthii, Anthocleista vogelii, Anthocleista potalioides, Aripuana cullmaniorum, Bartonia paniculata, Bartonia verna, Bartonia virginica, Bisgoeppertia robustior, Bisgoeppertia gracilis, Bisgoeppertia scandens, Blackstonia acuminata, Blackstonia grandiflora, Blackstonia imperfoliata, Blackstonia perfoliata, Calolisianthus amplissimus, Calolisianthus pedunculatus, Canscora alata, Canscora andrographioides, Canscora concanensis, Canscora diffusa, Canscora heteroclita, Canscora macrocalyx, Canscora pauciflora, Canscora perfoliata, Canscora roxburghii, Canscora schultesii, Canscora stricta, Canscora bidoupensis, Canscora bhatiana, Canscora shrirangiana, Canscora ciathula, Canscora tetraptera, Celiantha bella, Celiantha chimantensis, Celiantha imthurniana, Centaurium ameghinoi,

References

Ting Nung Ho (1938-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.N.Ho' in the authors string.
Cecil Victor Boley Marquand (1897-1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Marquand' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:973849-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.