Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tinctoria
ID:
290220

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 104 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000289552

Common Names

  • Asperula tinctoria
  • Asperula
  • Dyer's Asperula

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Synonyms

  • Asterophyllum tinctorium K.F.Schimp. & Spenn. [valid]
  • Cynanchica tinctoria Fourr. [unknown]
  • Galium tinctorium Scop. [illegitimate]
  • Galium triandrum Hylander [valid]

Description

Asperula tinctoria (also called Dyer's 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 tinctoria is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive foliage and is drought-tolerant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Asperula tinctoria sub. hungarorum (Borbás) Soó
Asperula tinctoria sub. tinctoria

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asperula tinctoria 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Asperula tinctoria is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 30-60 cm. It is native to southern Europe and western Asia and can be propagated from cuttings or by division. The cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and the divisions should be done in the spring. It prefers a sunny position in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Asperula tinctoria

Asperula tinctoria can be found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

Asperula tinctoria FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asperula tinctoria?

Asperula tinctoria

What is the common name of Asperula tinctoria?

Dyer's Woodruff

What is the natural habitat of Asperula tinctoria?

It is found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

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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