Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
anatolica
ID:
1322647

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Öztürk

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Turkish J. Bot. 37: 47 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335101


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Description

Asperula anatolica (also called 'Anatolian Woodruff', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Turkey, and is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes. It has a rhizome root system, and its leaves are linear and grass-like. Its flowers are white or pink, and have four petals and four sepals.

Uses & Benefits

Asperula anatolica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asperula anatolica has small white flowers with five petals and a short corolla tube. The seeds are small and black, with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asperula anatolica is a perennial plant that is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Asperula anatolica

Asperula anatolica is found in Turkey.

Asperula anatolica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asperula anatolica?

Asperula anatolica

What is the natural habitat of Asperula anatolica?

Mountain meadows and grasslands in Turkey, Iran and the Caucasus

What is the blooming period of Asperula anatolica?

Late spring to early summer

Species in the Asperula genus

Asperula albiflora, Asperula ambleia, Asperula arvensis, Asperula assamica, Asperula asterocephala, Asperula asthenes, Asperula azerbaidjanica, Asperula badachschanica, Asperula balchanica, Asperula bargyli, Asperula botschantzevii, Asperula brachyantha, Asperula charophyton, Asperula ciliatula, Asperula cilicica, Asperula comosa, Asperula conferta, Asperula congesta, Asperula cunninghamii, Asperula cymulosa, Asperula czukavinae, Asperula dasyantha, Asperula euryphylla, Asperula fedtschenkoi, Asperula fragillima, Asperula friabilis, Asperula galioides, Asperula gemella, Asperula geminifolia, Asperula glabrata, Asperula glomerata, Asperula gracilis, Asperula graveolens, Asperula gunnii, Asperula insignis, Asperula insolita, Asperula involucrata, Asperula karategini, Asperula kotschyana, Asperula kovalevskiana, Asperula kryloviana, Asperula laevigata, Asperula lasiantha, Asperula libanotica, Asperula majoriflora, Asperula minima, Asperula molluginoides, Asperula nuratensis, Asperula oppositifolia, Asperula orientalis,

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

Meryem Öztürk: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Öztürk' in the authors string.