Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
orientalis
ID:
288694

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Hohen.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 3: 30 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000288026

Common Names

  • Oriental Asperula
  • Oriental Woodruff
  • Oriental Sweet Woodruff

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Synonyms

  • Asperula arvensis orientalis (Boiss. & Hohen.) J.Thiébaut [valid]
  • Asperula azurea Jaub. & Spach [valid]
  • Asperula azurea setosa (Jaub. & Spach) Regel [valid]
  • Galium azureum E.H.L.Krause [valid]

Description

Asperula orientalis (also called Eastern Woodruff, among many other common names) is a small herb native to Europe and Asia. It has white flowers and grows in open woods and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Asperula orientalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asperula orientalis is a small, white or pinkish flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed. The seedling is a small, dark green plant with oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asperula orientalis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers warm, humid conditions and partial shade.

Where to Find Asperula orientalis

Asperula orientalis can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Turkey to Morocco.

Asperula orientalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asperula orientalis?

Asperula orientalis

What is the common name of Asperula orientalis?

Oriental Woodruff

What is the natural habitat of Asperula orientalis?

Woodlands and grasslands

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-17012: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Rudolph Friedrich Hohenacker (1798-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hohen.' in the authors string.