Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
comosum
ID:
581044

Status:
valid

Authors:
L'Hér.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1791

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 1: 180 (1791)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000580376

Common Names

  • Comosum Buckthorn
  • Comosum Spiny Buckthorn
  • Calligonum comosum

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Synonyms

  • Pallasia comosa Raeusch. [unknown]
  • Calligonum polygonoides comosus (Herit.) Soskov [unknown]

Description

Calligonum comosum (also called Hairy Calligonum, among many other common names) is a small, perennial shrub. It is native to China, Mongolia, and Russia. It is found in dry, sandy areas and in grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Calligonum comosum is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Calligonum comosum are small, white, and star-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calligonum comosum is a low-maintenance plant that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It can be propagated from cuttings or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It is also resistant to most pests and diseases.

Where to Find Calligonum comosum

Calligonum comosum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, from Colombia to Bolivia.

Calligonum comosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calligonum comosum?

Calligonum comosum

What is the common name of Calligonum comosum?

Foxtail Calligonum

Where is Calligonum comosum native to?

Central Asia and the Middle East

Species in the Calligonum genus

Calligonum acanthopterum, Calligonum aciferum, Calligonum aculeatum, Calligonum aequilaterale, Calligonum alaschanicum, Calligonum alatiforme, Calligonum alatum, Calligonum amoenum, Calligonum androssowii, Calligonum aphyllum, Calligonum aralense, Calligonum arborescens, Calligonum azel, Calligonum babakianum, Calligonum bakuense, Calligonum barsukiense, Calligonum batiola, Calligonum borsczowii, Calligonum bubyri, Calligonum bucocladum, Calligonum bungei, Calligonum bykovii, Calligonum calcareum, Calligonum calvescens, Calligonum cancellatum, Calligonum caput-medusae, Calligonum cartilagineum, Calligonum chinense, Calligonum colubrinum, Calligonum commune, Calligonum comosum, Calligonum compactum, Calligonum conuivena, Calligonum cordatum, Calligonum cordiforme, Calligonum cordipterum, Calligonum coriaceum, Calligonum crinitum, Calligonum crispatum, Calligonum cristatum, Calligonum densiforme, Calligonum densum, Calligonum denticulatum, Calligonum dissectum, Calligonum diversiforme, Calligonum drobovii, Calligonum dubianskyi, Calligonum durum, Calligonum ebinuricum, Calligonum elatum,

Species in the Polygonaceae family

Acanthoscyphus parishii, Afrobrunnichia africana, Afrobrunnichia erecta, Antigonon flavescens, Antigonon guatimalense, Antigonon leptopus, Aristocapsa insignis, Atraphaxis intricata, Atraphaxis angustifolia, Atraphaxis aucheri, Atraphaxis avenia, Atraphaxis badghysi, Atraphaxis billardieri, Atraphaxis bracteata, Atraphaxis canescens, Atraphaxis caucasica, Atraphaxis compacta, Atraphaxis daghestanica, Atraphaxis decipiens, Atraphaxis frutescens, Atraphaxis grandiflora, Atraphaxis irtyschensis, Atraphaxis karataviensis, Atraphaxis kopetdagensis, Atraphaxis laetevirens, Atraphaxis macrocarpa, Atraphaxis manshurica, Atraphaxis muschketowii, Atraphaxis pungens, Atraphaxis pyrifolia, Atraphaxis rodinii, Atraphaxis seravschanica, Atraphaxis spinosa, Atraphaxis suaedifolia, Atraphaxis teretifolia, Atraphaxis virgata, Atraphaxis arianum, Atraphaxis atraphaxiforme, Atraphaxis toktogulicum, Brunnichia ovata, Calligonum acanthopterum, Calligonum aciferum, Calligonum aculeatum, Calligonum aequilaterale, Calligonum alaschanicum, Calligonum alatiforme, Calligonum alatum, Calligonum amoenum, Calligonum androssowii, Calligonum aphyllum,