Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
friabilis
ID:
286928

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schönb.-Tem.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 127: 300 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000286260

Common Names

  • Friabilis Asperula
  • Asperula Friabilis
  • Friabilis Woodruff

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Description

Asperula friabilis (also called Friable Woodruff, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is a herbaceous perennial, growing up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Europe, and is found in grasslands and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Asperula friabilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used to make herbal teas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asperula friabilis has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asperula friabilis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist medium. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with indirect light.

Where to Find Asperula friabilis

Asperula friabilis can be found in the temperate grasslands of Europe.

Asperula friabilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asperula friabilis?

Asperula friabilis

What is the family of Asperula friabilis?

Rubiaceae

What is the distribution of Asperula friabilis?

Sri Lanka

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-16846: Based on the initial data import
Eva Schönbeck-Temesy (1930-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schönb.-Tem.' in the authors string.