Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Br. ex Benth.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1863
Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 1: 148 (1863)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616976
Common Names
- Comesperma Lanceolatum
- Lanceolate Comesperma
- Lanceolate Milkwort
Synonyms
- Bredemeyera lanceolata (R.Br. ex Benth.) Steenis [unknown]
Description
Comesperma lanceolatum (also called Lanceolate Comesperma, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It has narrow, lance-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It typically grows in dry, open forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Comesperma lanceolatum 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 lanceolatum 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Comesperma lanceolatum 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 lanceolatum
Comesperma lanceolatum can be found in the coastal regions of Australia.
Comesperma lanceolatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Comesperma lanceolatum?
Comesperma lanceolatum
What are the common names of Comesperma lanceolatum?
Lance-leaved milkwort
What are the uses of Comesperma lanceolatum?
Comesperma lanceolatum is used in traditional medicine to treat coughs, colds, and other ailments
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,