Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
charophyton
ID:
286051

Status:
valid

Authors:
Airy Shaw & Turrill

Source:
wcs

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1928: 101 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000285383

Common Names

  • Charophyton Woodruff
  • Woodruff
  • Charophyton

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Synonyms

  • Asperula conferta elongata Benth. [valid]
  • Asperula oligantha conferta-elongata Maiden & Betche [illegitimate]

Description

Asperula charophyton (also called 'Charophyton Woodruff', among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Europe and North Africa, and is found in grasslands and open woodlands. It prefers moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Asperula charophyton is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Asperula charophyton are small, white, and star-shaped. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and long with small, serrated leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asperula charophyton can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a potting mix with a high organic content. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Asperula charophyton

Asperula charophyton can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

Asperula charophyton FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asperula charophyton?

Asperula charophyton

What is the common name of Asperula charophyton?

Charophyton Asperula

What is the family of Asperula charophyton?

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-16764: Based on the initial data import
William Bertram Turrill (1890-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Turrill' in the authors string.
Herbert Kenneth Airy Shaw (1902-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Airy Shaw' in the authors string.