Comesperma hispidulum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hispidulum
ID:
617639
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pedley
Source:
cmp
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 2: 10 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616971
Common Names
- Comesperma Hispidulum
- Hispid Comesperma
- Hispid Milkwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Comesperma hispidulum (also called Rough Milkwort, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub, growing up to 2m tall. It is native to Australia, occurring in New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria. It typically grows in dry sclerophyll forests and heathlands.
Uses & Benefits
Comesperma hispidulum has been used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomach problems. It has also been used as a source of food and fuel, and the leaves can be used as fodder for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Comesperma hispidulum has small, white flowers with four petals and a single style. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Comesperma hispidulum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers, or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently.
Where to Find Comesperma hispidulum
Comesperma hispidulum can be found in the south-west of Western Australia.
Comesperma hispidulum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Comesperma hispidulum?
Comesperma hispidulum
What is the common name of Comesperma hispidulum?
Hairy Milkweed
What is the natural habitat of Comesperma hispidulum?
It is native to Australia
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2733207: Based on the initial data import
Leslie Pedley (1930-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pedley' in the authors string.