Status:
valid
Authors:
Schott
Source:
wcs
Year:
1857
Citation Micro:
Bonplandia (Hannover) 5: 45 (1857)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000969274
Common Names
- Mountain Bedstraw
- Mountain Galium
- Mountain Cleavers
Description
Anadendrum montanum (also called Mountain Anadendrum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has small, white flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Anadendrum montanum is used in traditional medicine as a diuretic and for treating skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anadendrum montanum has small white flowers with four petals, small black seeds and small seedlings.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anadendrum montanum is a perennial herbaceous plant, native to the Himalayas. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Anadendrum montanum
Anadendrum montanum is native to India, and can be found in the Western Ghats.
Species in the Anadendrum genus
Anadendrum badium,
Anadendrum marcesovaginatum,
Anadendrum griseum,
Anadendrum affine,
Anadendrum angustifolium,
Anadendrum cordatum,
Anadendrum ellipticum,
Anadendrum latifolium,
Anadendrum marginatum,
Anadendrum microstachyum,
Anadendrum montanum,
Anadendrum superans,
Anadendrum calcicola,
Anadendrum muluensis,
Anadendrum chlorospathum,
Species in the Araceae family
Adelonema erythropus,
Adelonema allenii,
Adelonema crinipes,
Adelonema hammelii,
Adelonema kvistii,
Adelonema mofflerianum,
Adelonema orientale,
Adelonema pallidinervium,
Adelonema panamense,
Adelonema peltatum,
Adelonema picturatum,
Adelonema roezlii,
Adelonema speariae,
Adelonema wallisii,
Adelonema wendlandii,
Adelonema yanamonoense,
Aglaodorum griffithii,
Aglaonema brevispathum,
Aglaonema chermsiriwattanae,
Aglaonema cochinchinense,
Aglaonema commutatum,
Aglaonema cordifolium,
Aglaonema costatum,
Aglaonema densinervium,
Aglaonema flemingianum,
Aglaonema hookerianum,
Aglaonema marantifolium,
Aglaonema modestum,
Aglaonema nebulosum,
Aglaonema nitidum,
Aglaonema ovatum,
Aglaonema philippinense,
Aglaonema pictum,
Aglaonema pumilum,
Aglaonema rotunda,
Aglaonema simplex,
Aglaonema tricolor,
Aglaonema vittatum,
Aglaonema robeleynii,
Aglaonema birmanicum,
Aglaonema nicobaricum,
Aglaonema tassae,
Alloschemone inopinata,
Alloschemone occidentalis,
Alocasia megawatiae,
Alocasia chaii,
Alocasia infernalis,
Alocasia nycteris,
Alocasia hypoleuca,
Alocasia jiewhoei,