Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pusilla
ID:
289200

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
London J. Bot. 6: 464 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000288532

Common Names

  • Pusilla Asperula
  • Small Asperula
  • Pusilla Woodruff

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Synonyms

  • Asperula gunnii pusilla (Hook.f.) Benth. [valid]

Description

Asperula pusilla (also called Dwarf Woodruff, among many other common names) is a low-growing evergreen perennial herb with small white flowers. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands and woodland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Asperula pusilla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: White, with a yellow center. Seed: Brown, oval-shaped. Seedlings: Green, with a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asperula pusilla is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.

Where to Find Asperula pusilla

Asperula pusilla is found in New South Wales and Victoria.

Asperula pusilla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asperula pusilla?

Asperula pusilla

What is the common name of Asperula pusilla?

Dwarf Woodruff

What is the natural habitat of Asperula pusilla?

Asperula pusilla is native to Europe and grows in moist, shady areas.

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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