Status:
valid
Authors:
Ehrend. & Schönb.-Tem.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica 176: 112 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000624022
Common Names
- Asperula szovitsii
- Szovitsii Asperula
- Asperula Szovitsii
Description
Asperula szovitsii (also called Szovitsii Woodruff, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is typically found in dry, rocky areas, such as hillsides and rocky outcrops. It has small, white flowers and narrow, lance-shaped leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Asperula szovitsii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Asperula szovitsii has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Asperula szovitsii is a perennial herb that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by stem cuttings or by seed. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Asperula szovitsii
Asperula szovitsii is native to Hungary and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Asperula szovitsii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asperula szovitsii?
Asperula szovitsii
What is the common name of Asperula szovitsii?
Szovits' woodruff
What is the natural habitat of Asperula szovitsii?
Asperula szovitsii is native to the Mediterranean region.
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,