Status:
valid
Authors:
Pachom.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Opred. Rast. Sred. Azii 9: 366 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000286952
Common Names
- Asperula insolita
- Insolita Asperula
- Insolita Woodruff
Description
Asperula insolita (also called Insolita Woodruff, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that grows to a height of up to 30 cm. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Asperula insolita is used as a groundcover in gardens, and its leaves can be used to make a tea with a pleasant taste.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Asperula insolita is white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Asperula insolita can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Once established, the plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Asperula insolita
Asperula insolita can be found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Asperula insolita FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asperula insolita?
Asperula insolita
Where is Asperula insolita found?
Asperula insolita is found in India.
What is the natural habitat of Asperula insolita?
Asperula insolita is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
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,