Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
perpusilla
ID:
288834

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Fl. Nov.-Zel. 1: 114 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000288166

Common Names

  • Perpusilla Woodruff
  • Woodruff
  • Perpusilla

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Synonyms

  • Asperula aristifera Colenso [valid]
  • Galium perpusillum (Hook.f.) Allan [illegitimate]

Description

Asperula perpusilla (also called the dwarf woodruff, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb with white flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves. It is native to Europe and prefers moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Asperula perpusilla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asperula perpusilla has small white flowers, small black seeds and small seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asperula perpusilla is a shrub that can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or layering. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.

Where to Find Asperula perpusilla

Asperula perpusilla can be found in Europe and North Africa.

Asperula perpusilla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asperula perpusilla?

Asperula perpusilla

What is the natural habitat of Asperula perpusilla?

Asperula perpusilla is native to Europe and Asia.

What are the uses of Asperula perpusilla?

Asperula perpusilla is used for medicinal purposes and as an ornamental plant.

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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