Status:
valid
Authors:
Steetz
Source:
cmp
Year:
1848
Citation Micro:
Pl. Preiss. 2: 299 (1848)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616930
Common Names
- Comesperma Acerosum
- Acerose Comesperma
- Acerose Milkwort
Synonyms
- Bredemeyera acerosa (Steetz) Steenis [unknown]
Description
Comesperma acerosum (also called rigid milkwort, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 1.5 m in height. It is native to Australia, and typically grows in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Comesperma acerosum is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and has been found to have antifungal and antibacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Comesperma acerosum is white, with four petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, shiny, smooth, and round. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Comesperma acerosum is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to Australia. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. The seed should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. The cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.
Where to Find Comesperma acerosum
Comesperma acerosum can be found in Australia.
Comesperma acerosum FAQ
What is the common name of Comesperma acerosum?
Sharp-leaved milkwort
What is the growth rate of Comesperma acerosum?
Moderate to fast
What is the mature height of Comesperma acerosum?
Up to 3 feet
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,