Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1847
Citation Micro:
London J. Bot. 6: 463 (1847)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000286627
Common Names
- Gunn's Asperula
- Woodruff
- Sweet Woodruff
Synonyms
- Asperula gunnii curta (Hook.f.) Airy Shaw & Turrill [valid]
- Galium curtum Hook.f. [valid]
- Asperula oligantha gunnii (Hook.f.) Maiden & Betche [illegitimate]
Description
Asperula gunnii (also called Gunn's Woodruff, among many other common names) is a low-growing, spreading perennial with small, white flowers. It is native to Europe and grows in grassy meadows and woodland edges.
Uses & Benefits
Asperula gunnii is used in traditional medicine as a treatment for fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Asperula gunnii has small white flowers with yellow centers and black seeds. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Asperula gunnii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a light, well-drained potting mix. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Asperula gunnii
Asperula gunnii can be found in the mountains of Europe.
Asperula gunnii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asperula gunnii?
Asperula gunnii
What is the family of Asperula gunnii?
Rubiaceae
Where is Asperula gunnii found?
Brazil
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,