Status:
valid
Authors:
Schönb.-Tem.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 174: 198 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000288608
Common Names
- Rezaiyensis Woodruff
- Asperula rezaiyensis
- Sweet Woodruff
Description
Asperula rezaiyensis (also called the Rezai's Woodruff, among many other common names) is a perennial herb found in Australia. It is a small to medium sized plant with small white flowers. It is native to New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, and Tasmania. It is found in grassy woodlands, open forests, and heathlands.
Uses & Benefits
Asperula rezaiyensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in landscaping and as a border plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Asperula rezaiyensis is small and white with a yellow labellum. The seed is a small, black, ovoid capsule. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Asperula rezaiyensis is a terrestrial orchid that is native to Australia. It is best grown in a well-drained, humus-rich soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. Propagation is by division or seed. It is best to sow the seed in a seed tray filled with a well-drained potting mix and keep the tray in a warm, humid environment until the seedlings are established.
Where to Find Asperula rezaiyensis
Asperula rezaiyensis can be found in grasslands and heathlands in the south-west of Western Australia.
Asperula rezaiyensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asperula rezaiyensis?
Asperula rezaiyensis
What type of habitat does Asperula rezaiyensis prefer?
Asperula rezaiyensis prefers moist, sheltered habitats in open woodlands and grasslands.
What is the flowering season of Asperula rezaiyensis?
Asperula rezaiyensis typically flowers in late spring to early summer.
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,