Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
involucrata
ID:
287662

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wahlenb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Res. Eur. Osterl. Bih. 2: 21 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000286994

Common Names

  • Asperula involucrata
  • Involucrata Woodruff
  • Woodruff

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Synonyms

  • Asperula glaberrima Bunge ex Nyman [valid]
  • Asperula glabra K.Koch [valid]
  • Asperula laevigata DC. [valid]
  • Galium suberosum Griseb. [illegitimate]

Description

Asperula involucrata (also called Involucrata 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 involucrata is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, coughs, and colds, as well as for its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asperula involucrata has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asperula involucrata is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny spot and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained potting mix and keep the soil moist. To propagate from cuttings, take a 4-6 inch cutting from a healthy stem and place it in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Asperula involucrata

Asperula involucrata can be found in grasslands, meadows, and woodlands in Europe and North Africa.

Asperula involucrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asperula involucrata?

Asperula involucrata

Where is Asperula involucrata found?

Asperula involucrata is found in tropical regions of Central and South America.

What is the growth habit of Asperula involucrata?

Asperula involucrata is a small shrub that grows up to 1.5 m in height.

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-16914: Based on the initial data import
Göran Wahlenberg (1780-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wahlenb.' in the authors string.