Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1875
Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 3: 27 (1875)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000287088
Common Names
- Kotschyana Asperula
- Asperula Kotschyana
- Kotschyana Asperula Plant
Synonyms
- Crucianella kotschyana Boiss. & Hohen. [valid]
Description
Asperula kotschyana (also called Kotschy's Asperula, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus and Central Asia. It grows in dry, rocky or sandy soils, and can reach up to 30 cm in height. Its leaves are linear to lanceolate, and its flowers are small and white.
Uses & Benefits
Asperula kotschyana 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
Asperula kotschyana has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin, with a single stem and a few small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Asperula kotschyana is a perennial herb that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from a healthy plant and placed in a moist, well-draining soil. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings are established, they should be transplanted into individual pots and allowed to grow until they reach a mature size.
Where to Find Asperula kotschyana
Asperula kotschyana is native to the Caucasus region of Eurasia.
Asperula kotschyana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asperula kotschyana?
Asperula kotschyana
What is the common name of Asperula kotschyana?
Kotschy's Woodruff
Where is Asperula kotschyana native to?
Eastern Mediterranean
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,