Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Species:
integerrimum
ID:
617640

Status:
valid

Authors:
Endl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Hügel : 7 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616972

Common Names

  • Comesperma Integerrimum
  • Entire-leaved Comesperma
  • Entire-leaved Milkwort

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Synonyms

  • Bredemeyera integerrima (Endl.) Steenis [unknown]
  • Comesperma scandens Steud. [unknown]

Description

Comesperma integerrimum (also called Cut-Leaved Milkwort, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub, growing up to 2m tall. It is native to Australia, occurring in New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria. It typically grows in dry sclerophyll forests and heathlands.

Uses & Benefits

Comesperma integerrimum has been used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomach problems. It has also been used as a source of food and fuel, and the leaves can be used as fodder for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Comesperma integerrimum has small, white flowers with four petals and a single style. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Comesperma integerrimum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers, or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently.

Where to Find Comesperma integerrimum

Comesperma integerrimum can be found in the south-west of Western Australia.

Comesperma integerrimum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Comesperma integerrimum?

Comesperma integerrimum

What is the common name of Comesperma integerrimum?

Smooth Milkweed

What is the natural habitat of Comesperma integerrimum?

It is native to Australia

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,

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