Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Species:
sylvestre
ID:
617684

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
J. Exped. Trop. Australia : 342 (1848)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000617016

Common Names

  • Comesperma Sylvestre
  • Sylvestre
  • Woodland Creeper

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Synonyms

  • Bredemeyera sylvestris (Lindl.) Chodat ex Ewart & O.B.Davies [unknown]
  • Comesperma silvestre F.Muell. [unknown]

Description

Comesperma sylvestre (also called Woodland Comesperma, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters in height. It is native to Australia and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white, star-shaped flowers with woody fruits.

Uses & Benefits

Comesperma sylvestre is used as a windbreak and as a source of firewood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Comesperma sylvestre is white or pinkish-white. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Comesperma sylvestre 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 sylvestre

Comesperma sylvestre can be found in the coastal regions of Australia.

Comesperma sylvestre FAQ

What is the scientific name of Comesperma sylvestre?

Comesperma sylvestre

What are the common names of Comesperma sylvestre?

Woodland milkwort

What are the uses of Comesperma sylvestre?

Comesperma sylvestre is used in traditional medicine to treat coughs, colds, and other ailments

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,

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