Asperula balchanica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bobrov
Source:
wcs
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS 23: 691 (1958)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000284950
Common Names
- Asperula Balchanica
- Balchanica Asperula
- Asperula Balchanica
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Asperula balchanica (also called Balkan woodruff, among many other common names) is a small herb native to Europe and North Africa. It typically grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands. It has small, ovate leaves, and its flowers are small and white.
Uses & Benefits
Asperula baetica has been used as an ornamental plant, as a food source, and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Asperula balchanica has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have dark green leaves with white veins.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Asperula balchanica can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a light, well-drained soil. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in a light, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Asperula balchanica
Asperula balchanica is native to Bulgaria and Romania. It can be found in dry areas, along roadsides, and in disturbed habitats.
Asperula balchanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asperula balchanica?
Asperula balchanica
What is the common name of Asperula balchanica?
Balchan Asperula
What is the family of Asperula balchanica?
Rubiaceae
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-16724: Based on the initial data import
Yevgeni Bobrov (1902-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bobrov' in the authors string.