Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
galioides
ID:
286950

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Bieb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1808

Citation Micro:
Fl. Taur.-Caucas. 1: 101 (1808)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000286282

Common Names

  • Galioides Asperula
  • Asperula Galioides
  • Galioides Woodruff

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Synonyms

  • Galiopsis glauca Fourr. [valid]
  • Galium altissimum Gilib. [invalid]
  • Galium galioides (M.Bieb.) Soó [valid]

Description

Asperula galioides (also called 'Galium-like Asperula', among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant, typically growing up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Europe, and is commonly found in grasslands, woodlands, and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asperula galioides has small, star-shaped flowers that are white or pink in color. Its seeds are small and dark brown in color. Its seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asperula galioides can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Divisions should be taken from healthy, mature plants and replanted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Asperula galioides

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

Asperula galioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asperula galioides?

Asperula galioides

What is the family of Asperula galioides?

Rubiaceae

What is the distribution of Asperula galioides?

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,