Asperula gemella - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Airy Shaw & Turrill
Source:
wcs
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1928: 102 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000286349
Common Names
- Asperula gemella
- Twin-leaf Asperula
- Gemella Woodruff
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- Galium geminifolium F.Muell. [valid]
- Galium umbrosum geminifolium (F.Muell.) C.Moore & Betche [valid]
Description
Asperula gemella (also called Bird's-foot Woodruff, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has small, white flowers and grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Asperula gemella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used medicinally, as it has anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Asperula gemella has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Asperula gemella is a perennial herb that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated from seed. The seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining potting mix and kept at a temperature of 70-80°F (21-27°C). The seeds should germinate in 2-4 weeks.
Where to Find Asperula gemella
Asperula gemella can be found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Asperula gemella FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asperula gemella?
Asperula gemella
What is the common name of Asperula gemella?
Twin Asperula
Where is Asperula gemella found?
It is found in the Mediterranean region
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-16854: Based on the initial data import
William Bertram Turrill (1890-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Turrill' in the authors string.
Herbert Kenneth Airy Shaw (1902-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Airy Shaw' in the authors string.