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
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.
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 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,