Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
minima
ID:
288292

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
London J. Bot. 6: 46 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000287624

Common Names

  • Minima Asperula
  • Woodruff
  • Sweet Woodruff

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Description

Asperula minima (also called Dwarf Asperula, among many other common names) is a low-growing, herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has small, white flowers and narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Asperula minima has non-medical uses such as being used as an ornamental plant, as a source of food for animals, and as a flavoring for food and beverages. It also has medicinal benefits such as being used to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asperula minima is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asperula minima is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Asperula minima

Asperula minima can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Asperula minima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asperula minima?

Asperula minima

What is the family of Asperula minima?

Rubiaceae

What is the common name of Asperula minima?

Small Woodruff

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,

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