Asperula tenuissima - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Koch
Source:
wcs
Year:
1851
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 24: 462 (1851)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000289520
Common Names
- Asperula tenuissima
- Asperula
- Slender Asperula
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Asperula tenuissima (also called Fine-leaved Woodruff, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and North Africa. It typically grows to a height of 10-30 cm and has small, white flowers and narrow, pointed leaves. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is commonly found in grasslands, woodlands, and rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Asperula tenuissima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Asperula tenuissima has small, white flowers with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round nut. The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Asperula tenuissima can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a light, sandy soil mix. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade.
Where to Find Asperula tenuissima
Asperula tenuissima is native to Europe and can be found in wet forests and grasslands.
Asperula tenuissima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asperula tenuissima?
Asperula tenuissima
What is the common name of Asperula tenuissima?
Slender Woodruff
What is the natural habitat of Asperula tenuissima?
Woodlands
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-17156: Based on the initial data import
Karl Koch (1809-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Koch' in the authors string.