Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
taurina
ID:
290074

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 103 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000289406

Common Names

  • Asperula taurina
  • Taurina Asperula
  • Taurina Asperula Plant

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Synonyms

  • Asperula caucasica Pobed. [valid]
  • Asperula nemoralis Salisb. [illegitimate]
  • Asperula propinqua Pobed. [valid]
  • Asperula rubioides Schur [valid]
  • Asperula taurina caucasica (Pobed.) Ehrend. [valid]
  • Asperula taurina leucanthera Beck [valid]
  • Asperula taurina leucanthera (Beck) Hayek [valid]
  • Asperula trinervia Lam. [valid]
  • Blepharostemma taurinum Fourr. [valid]
  • Galium taurinum Scop. [valid]
  • Asperula taurina longifolia Rouy [valid]
  • Asperula taurina intermedia Rouy [valid]

Description

Asperula taurina (also called 'Taurina Asperula' and 'Taurina', among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, glossy, dark green leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas and prefers full sun.

Uses & Benefits

Asperula taurina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asperula taurina is a small, white star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, brown nut. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asperula taurina can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Once established, the plant can be grown in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Asperula taurina

Asperula taurina can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Asperula taurina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asperula taurina?

Asperula taurina

What is the common name of Asperula taurina?

Taurina Asperula

What is the family of Asperula taurina?

Rubiaceae

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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