Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
pulmonarium
ID:
616666

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Turcz.) Toyok.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 74: 198 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000615998

Common Names

  • Comastoma pulmonarium
  • Pulmonarium Comastoma
  • Pulmonarium-flowered Comastoma

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Synonyms

  • Comastoma pulmonarium arrecta (Franch.) Toyok. [deprecated]

Description

Comastoma pulmonarium (also called Lung Comastoma, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the western United States and Mexico. It grows up to 4 meters (13 feet) tall and has fragrant, waxy, dark green leaves. It is found in woodlands, chaparral, and coastal forests.

Uses & Benefits

Comastoma pulmonarium has been used in traditional medicine for treating respiratory problems, such as asthma, bronchitis, and coughs. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Comastoma pulmonarium sub. sectum (Satake) Toyok.
Comastoma pulmonarium sub. pulmonarium

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Comastoma pulmonarium is white and tubular in shape. The seed is small and round with a black color. The seedlings are thin and have a yellowish-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Comastoma pulmonarium is a small, tufted perennial herb with a woody base and a creeping rhizome. It grows in moist, shady places in mountain forests, and prefers a cool, moist, and well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of the rhizome in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Comastoma pulmonarium

Comastoma pulmonarium is native to California and can be found in chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitats.

Comastoma pulmonarium FAQ

What are the common names of Comastoma pulmonarium?

Common names of Comastoma pulmonarium include Lungwort Clubmoss and Lungwort.

What type of environment does Comastoma pulmonarium prefer?

Comastoma pulmonarium prefers wet, marshy environments.

What is the range of Comastoma pulmonarium?

Comastoma pulmonarium is found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

Species in the Gentianaceae family

Adenolisianthus arboreus, Anthocleista amplexicaulis, Anthocleista djalonensis, Anthocleista grandiflora, Anthocleista inermis, Anthocleista laxiflora, Anthocleista liebrechtsiana, Anthocleista longifolia, Anthocleista madagascariensis, Anthocleista microphylla, Anthocleista nobilis, Anthocleista obanensis, Anthocleista procera, Anthocleista scandens, Anthocleista schweinfurthii, Anthocleista vogelii, Anthocleista potalioides, Aripuana cullmaniorum, Bartonia paniculata, Bartonia verna, Bartonia virginica, Bisgoeppertia robustior, Bisgoeppertia gracilis, Bisgoeppertia scandens, Blackstonia acuminata, Blackstonia grandiflora, Blackstonia imperfoliata, Blackstonia perfoliata, Calolisianthus amplissimus, Calolisianthus pedunculatus, Canscora alata, Canscora andrographioides, Canscora concanensis, Canscora diffusa, Canscora heteroclita, Canscora macrocalyx, Canscora pauciflora, Canscora perfoliata, Canscora roxburghii, Canscora schultesii, Canscora stricta, Canscora bidoupensis, Canscora bhatiana, Canscora shrirangiana, Canscora ciathula, Canscora tetraptera, Celiantha bella, Celiantha chimantensis, Celiantha imthurniana, Centaurium ameghinoi,

References