Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
badachschanica
ID:
285586

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pachom.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Opred. Rast. Sred. Azii 9: 367 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000284918

Common Names

  • Asperula Badachschanica
  • Badachschanica Asperula
  • Asperula Badachschanica

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Description

Asperula badachschanica (also called Badakhshan Woodruff, among many other common names) is a small herb native to Central Asia. It has simple, opposite leaves and small, white flowers with four petals. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Asperula badachschanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asperula badachschanica is white with five petals, and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, ovoid shape with a glossy surface. The seedlings have thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asperula badachschanica can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers partial shade and regular watering.

Where to Find Asperula badachschanica

Asperula badachschanica can be found in Central Asia.

Asperula badachschanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asperula badachschanica?

Asperula badachschanica

What are the common names of Asperula badachschanica?

Badachschanica

Where is Asperula badachschanica found?

It is found in Central Asia

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-16721: Based on the initial data import
M.G. Pachomova (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pachom.' in the authors string.