Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
peregrina
ID:
618294

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) J.M.Coult.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Mem. Torrey Bot. Club 5: 127 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000617626

Common Names

  • Comptonia Peregrina
  • Peregrina's Comptonia
  • Peregrina's Sweet Fern

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Synonyms

  • Comptonia aspleniifolia Banks [unknown]
  • Comptonia ceterach Mirb. [unknown]
  • Comptonia peregrina aspleniifolia (L.) Fernald [unknown]
  • Comptonia peregrina tomentosa A.Chev. [unknown]
  • Liquidambar peregrina L. [unknown]
  • Myrica aspleniifolia L. [unknown]
  • Comptonia peregrina peregrina [unknown]
  • Myrica peregrina Kuntze [unknown]
  • Myrica comptonia C.DC. [unknown]
  • Comptonia asplenifolia (L.) L'Hér. ex Aiton [unknown]
  • Liquidambar asplenifolia (L.) C.F.Ludw. [unknown]
  • Myrica aspleniifolia tomentosa (A.Chev.) Gleason [unknown]
  • Liquidambar aspleniifolia L. [unknown]

Description

Comptonia peregrina (also called sweet fern, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Myricaceae family. It is a deciduous shrub that grows to a height of 0.5–1 m. It is native to North America and is found in the temperate forests of Canada and the United States. It is found in moist, well-drained soils, often near streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Comptonia peregrina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach ache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Comptonia peregrina is yellow and tubular with a red center. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Comptonia peregrina is a species of flowering plant in the family Myricaceae. It is native to North America. The plant is cultivated for its edible fruits and for its medicinal properties. Propagation is by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist, well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring and planted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Comptonia peregrina

Comptonia peregrina is native to North America and can be found in the temperate forests of the region.

Comptonia peregrina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Comptonia peregrina?

Comptonia peregrina

What is the family of Comptonia peregrina?

Myricaceae

What is the common name of Comptonia peregrina?

Sweet Fern

Species in the Comptonia genus

Species in the Myricaceae family

Canacomyrica monticola, Cerothamnus pumilus, Comptonia peregrina, Morella rotundata, Morella pubescens, Morella funckii, Morella parvifolia, Morella pilulifera, Morella interrupta, Morella diversifolia, Morella salicifolia, Morella holdridgeana, Myrica shaferi, Myrica serrata, Myrica dentulata, Myrica faya, Myrica cerifera, Myrica caroliniensis, Myrica gale, Myrica funckii, Myrica californica, Myrica parvifolia, Myrica rotundata, Myrica pubescens, Myrica pilulifera, Myrica picardae, Myrica javanica, Myrica lindeniana, Myrica arborea, Myrica punctata, Myrica spathulata, Myrica faya, Myrica hartwegii, Myrica heterophylla, Myrica holdrigeana, Myrica inodora, Myrica pavonis, Myrica brevifolia, Myrica cordifolia, Myrica diversifolia, Myrica humilis, Myrica integra, Myrica kraussiana, Myrica quercifolia, Myrica pringlei, Myrica phanerodonta, Myrica salicifolia, Myrica rubra, Myrica kandtiana, Myrica pensylvanica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2733828: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
John Merle Coulter (1851-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Coult.' in the authors string.