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common comfrey

Symphytum officinale

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Boraginales ›Family: Boraginaceae ›Genus: Symphytum

About

Symphytum officinale is a perennial flowering plant of the genus Symphytum in the family Boraginaceae. Along with thirty four other species of Symphytum, it is known as comfrey. To differentiate it from other members of the genus Symphytum, this species is known as common comfrey or true comfrey. Other English names include Quaker comfrey, cultivated comfrey, boneset, knitbone, consound, and slippery-root. It is native to Europe and it is known elsewhere, including North America, as an...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of common comfrey?
The scientific name of common comfrey is Symphytum officinale.
What is the conservation status of common comfrey?
The common comfrey has a conservation status of NNA.
What kingdom does common comfrey belong to?
common comfrey belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does common comfrey belong to?
common comfrey belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does common comfrey belong to?
common comfrey belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does common comfrey belong to?
common comfrey belongs to the order Boraginales.
What family does common comfrey belong to?
common comfrey belongs to the family Boraginaceae.
What genus does common comfrey belong to?
common comfrey belongs to the genus Symphytum.