Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
traillianum
ID:
616674

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Forrest) Holub

Source:
cmp

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 2: 120 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616006

Common Names

  • Comastoma traillianum
  • Traillianum Comastoma
  • Traillianum-flowered Comastoma

Searching for Comastoma traillianum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Comastoma traillianum (also called 'Traill's Comastoma', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is a perennial herbaceous climber with opposite, ovate to lanceolate leaves. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Comastoma traillianum 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Comastoma traillianum 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.

Searching for Comastoma traillianum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Comastoma traillianum 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 traillianum

Comastoma traillianum can be found in tropical Africa, India, and Sri Lanka.

Comastoma traillianum FAQ

What are the common names of Comastoma traillianum?

Common names of Comastoma traillianum include Marsh Clubmoss, Stag's-horn Clubmoss, and Traill's Clubmoss.

What type of environment does Comastoma traillianum prefer?

Comastoma traillianum prefers wet, marshy environments.

What is the range of Comastoma traillianum?

Comastoma traillianum 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

Josef Holub (1930-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holub' in the authors string.
George Forrest (1873-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Forrest' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:367017-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.