Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rezaiyensis
ID:
289276

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

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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.

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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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-17067: Based on the initial data import
Eva Schönbeck-Temesy (1930-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schönb.-Tem.' in the authors string.