Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glomerata
ID:
287122

Status:
valid

Authors:
(M.Bieb.) Griseb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Spic. Fl. Rumel. 2: 166 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000286454

Common Names

  • Asperula Glomerata
  • Clustered Woodruff
  • Clustered Asperula

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Synonyms

  • Crucianella glomerata M.Bieb. [valid]

Description

Asperula glomerata (also called Clustered Woodruff, among many other common names) is a perennial herb up to 40 cm tall, native to Europe and North Africa. It typically grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Asperula glomerata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for its medicinal properties such as treating fever, colds, and headaches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Asperula glomerata sub. condensata (Ehrend.) Ehrend.
Asperula glomerata sub. eriantha (Hausskn. ex Bornm.) Ehrend.
Asperula glomerata sub. glomerata
Asperula glomerata sub. hirsutiuscula (Pobed.) Ehrend. & Schönb.-Tem.
Asperula glomerata sub. turcomanica (Pobed.) Ehrend. & Schönb.-Tem.
Asperula glomerata sub. pamirica (Pobed.) Ehrend. & Schönb.-Tem.
Asperula glomerata sub. filiformis (Bornm.) Ehrend. & Schönb.-Tem.
Asperula glomerata sub. bracteata (Boiss.) Ehrend.
Asperula glomerata sub. azerbaijanica Ehrend. & Schönb.-Tem.
Asperula glomerata sub. dasycarpa Ehrend. & Schönb.-Tem.
Asperula glomerata sub. bijarensis Ehrend. & Schönb.-Tem.
Asperula glomerata sub. afghanica Ehrend. & Schönb.-Tem.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asperula glomerata is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asperula glomerata can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in the desired location.

Where to Find Asperula glomerata

Asperula glomerata can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

Asperula glomerata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asperula glomerata?

Asperula glomerata

What is the common name of Asperula glomerata?

Clustered Woodruff

Where is Asperula glomerata native to?

Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia

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-16864: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
Friedrich August Marschall von Bieberstein (1768-1826): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Bieb.' in the authors string.