Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
conferta
ID:
286203

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
London J. Bot. 6: 463 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000285535

Common Names

  • Conferta Asperula
  • Confert Asperula
  • Conferta

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Synonyms

  • Asperula conferta abreviata Airy Shaw & Turrill [valid]
  • Asperula conferta scoparioides Airy Shaw & Turrill [valid]
  • Asperula oligantha conferta (Hook.f.) Maiden & Betche [illegitimate]

Description

Asperula conferta (also called Confert Asperula, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has opposite, linear to lanceolate leaves, small white flowers, and fruits with four nutlets. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Asperula conferta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, diarrhea, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asperula conferta is a small, white, tubular flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asperula conferta is a perennial herb native to Europe and North Africa. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in early spring or fall. The plant prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Asperula conferta

Asperula conferta is native to Europe and can be found in the countries of Austria, France, Germany, and Switzerland.

Asperula conferta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asperula conferta?

Asperula conferta

What is the common name of Asperula conferta?

Conferta Woodruff

What is the family of Asperula conferta?

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,

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