Status:
valid
Authors:
(Post) Post
Source:
wcs
Year:
1893
Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier 1: 22 (1893)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000285653
Common Names
- Cymulose Woodruff
- Asperula Cymulosa
- Cymulose Asperula
Synonyms
- Asperula involucrata rigida Post [valid]
- Galium cymulosum Post [valid]
Description
Asperula cymulosa (also called clustered woodruff, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial native to Europe and North Africa. It grows up to 15 cm tall, with opposite, lanceolate leaves. It is found in moist meadows, woodlands, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Asperula cymulosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Asperula cymulosa are small and white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Asperula cymulosa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Asperula cymulosa
Asperula cymulosa can be found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Asperula cymulosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asperula cymulosa?
Asperula cymulosa
What is the common name of Asperula cymulosa?
Unknown
What is the natural habitat of Asperula cymulosa?
Tropical rainforests
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,