Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Species:
secundum
ID:
617674

Status:
valid

Authors:
Banks ex DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 1: 334 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000617006

Common Names

  • Comesperma Secundum
  • Secundum
  • Secondary Creeper

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Synonyms

  • Bredemeyera secunda (Banks ex DC.) Chodat ex Ewart & O.B.Davies [unknown]

Description

Comesperma secundum (also called Slender Comesperma, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters in height. It is native to Australia and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white, star-shaped flowers with slender fruits.

Uses & Benefits

Comesperma secundum is used as a windbreak and as a source of firewood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Comesperma secundum 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 secundum 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 secundum

Comesperma secundum can be found in the coastal regions of Australia.

Comesperma secundum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Comesperma secundum?

Comesperma secundum

What are the common names of Comesperma secundum?

Secundum milkwort

What are the uses of Comesperma secundum?

Comesperma secundum is used in traditional medicine to treat coughs, colds, and other ailments

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-2733239: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Joseph Banks (1743-1820): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Banks' in the authors string.