Status:
valid
Authors:
Rchb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1831
Citation Micro:
Fl. Germ. Excurs. : 206 (1831)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000287667
Common Names
- Molluginoides Asperula
- Mollugin-Like Asperula
- Mollugin-Like Woodruff
Synonyms
- Asperula tubiflora Gueldst. ex Steud. [invalid]
- Crucianella anomala Balb. ex DC. [invalid]
- Crucianella molluginoides M.Bieb. [valid]
- Crucianella pentandra Willd. ex Ledeb. [valid]
- Galium anomalum hort. ex Reichb.f. [unknown]
- Galium longiflorum Gueldst. [valid]
- Galium molluginoides E.H.L.Krause [valid]
Description
Asperula molluginoides (also called 'Molluginoides Asperula', among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant that grows up to 20 cm tall. It is native to Europe and Asia, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands. It has small, oval-shaped leaves, and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Asperula molluginoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It has a variety of medicinal uses, including treating fever, headaches, and inflammation. It is also used to treat skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Asperula molluginoides has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and bright green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Asperula molluginoides is a perennial herb, up to 40 cm tall. It is found in grasslands, at elevations of 0-3000 m. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Divisions should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Asperula molluginoides
Asperula molluginoides can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.
Asperula molluginoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asperula molluginoides?
Asperula molluginoides
What is the family of Asperula molluginoides?
Rubiaceae
What is the common name of Asperula molluginoides?
Molluginoides 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,