Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fedtschenkoi
ID:
286854

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ovcz. & Tschern.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Inst. Bot. Zool. Akad. Nauk Uzbeksk. S.S.R. 16: 75 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000286186

Common Names

  • Asperula fedtschenkoi
  • Fedtschenko's Woodruff
  • Fedtschenko's Baby's Breath

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Description

Asperula fedtschenkoi (also called Fedtschenko's Woodruff, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Europe and is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes. It has opposite, simple, lanceolate leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Asperula fedtschenkoi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asperula fedtschenkoi is a small white or pinkish flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, glossy seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two to four leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asperula fedtschenkoi is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers. Pruning is recommended to maintain a neat shape.

Where to Find Asperula fedtschenkoi

Asperula fedtschenkoi is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in dry, sunny areas, such as rocky hillsides and in open woodlands. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant.

Asperula fedtschenkoi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asperula fedtschenkoi?

Asperula fedtschenkoi

What is the common name of Asperula fedtschenkoi?

Fedtschenko's Asperula

Where is Asperula fedtschenkoi found?

Asperula fedtschenkoi is found in Europe and North Africa

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-16839: Based on the initial data import
Pavel Ovchinnikov (1903-1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ovcz.' in the authors string.
S.S. Tschernetzkaja: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tschern.' in the authors string.