Comesperma calcicola - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calcicola
ID:
617605
Status:
valid
Authors:
Keighery
Source:
cmp
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 15: 54 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616937
Common Names
- Comesperma Calcicola
- Calcicole Comesperma
- Calcicole Milkwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Comesperma calcicola (also called limestone milkwort, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 1.5 m in height. It is native to Australia, and typically grows in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Comesperma calcicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Comesperma calcicola is white, with four petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, shiny, smooth, and round. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Comesperma calcicola can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light and warmth.
Where to Find Comesperma calcicola
Comesperma calcicola can be found in Australia.
Comesperma calcicola FAQ
What is the common name of Comesperma calcicola?
Limestone milkwort
What is the growth rate of Comesperma calcicola?
Moderate to fast
What is the mature height of Comesperma calcicola?
Up to 3 feet
Species in the Comesperma genus
Comesperma acerosum, Comesperma apyllum, Comesperma breviflorum, Comesperma calcicola, Comesperma calymega, Comesperma ciliatum, Comesperma confertum, Comesperma defoliatum, Comesperma drummondii, Comesperma ericinum, Comesperma esulifolium, Comesperma flavum, Comesperma griffinii, Comesperma hispidulum, Comesperma integerrimum, Comesperma lanceolatum, Comesperma nudiusculum, Comesperma oblongatum, Comesperma pallidum, Comesperma patentifolium, Comesperma polygaloides, Comesperma praecelsum, Comesperma retusum, Comesperma rhadinocarpum, Comesperma scoparium, Comesperma secundum, Comesperma sphaerocarpum, Comesperma spinosum, Comesperma sylvestre, Comesperma virgatum, Comesperma viscidulum, Comesperma volubile, Comesperma xanthocarpum,
Species in the Polygalaceae family
Acanthocladus brasiliensis, Acanthocladus guayaquilensis, Acanthocladus moyanoi, Acanthocladus scleroxylon, Acanthocladus tehuelchum, Acanthocladus colombianus, Acanthocladus dukei, Acanthocladus pulcherrimus, Acanthocladus santosii, Acanthocladus dichromus, Ancylotropis insignis, Ancylotropis malmeana, Asemeia grandiflora, Asemeia ignatii, Asemeia ilheotica, Asemeia lindmaniana, Asemeia marquesiana, Asemeia martiana, Asemeia monninoides, Asemeia parietaria, Asemeia pohliana, Asemeia rhodoptera, Asemeia glabra, Asemeia hirsuta, Asemeia apopetala, Asemeia echinosperma, Asemeia hondurana, Asemeia securidaca, Asemeia sphaerospora, Asemeia tonsa, Asemeia acuminata, Asemeia extraaxillaris, Asemeia galmeri, Asemeia hebeclada, Asemeia mollis, Asemeia monticola, Asemeia ovata, Asemeia pseudohebeclada, Asemeia tobatiensis, Asemeia violacea, Asemeia floribunda, Atroxima afzeliana, Atroxima liberica, Badiera cubensis, Badiera fuertesii, Badiera oblongata, Badiera penaea, Badiera propinqua, Badiera virgata, Badiera subrhombifolia,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2733177: Based on the initial data import
Gregory John Keighery (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Keighery' in the authors string.