Asperula congesta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Tschern.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Inst. Bot. Zool. Akad. Nauk Uzbeksk. S.S.R. 16: 70 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000285546
Common Names
- Congesta Asperula
- Congest Asperula
- Congesta
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Asperula congesta (also called 'Congested-woodruff', among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Europe and western Asia, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and along roadsides. It has simple, opposite leaves that are lanceolate in shape, and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Asperula congesta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Asperula congesta 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Asperula congesta 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 congesta
Asperula congesta is native to Europe and can be found in the countries of Austria, France, Germany, and Switzerland.
Asperula congesta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asperula congesta?
Asperula congesta
What is the common name of Asperula congesta?
Congested Woodruff
What type of plant is Asperula congesta?
Herbaceous perennial
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-16779: Based on the initial data import
S.S. Tschernetzkaja: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tschern.' in the authors string.