Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
virgata
ID:
290415

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hub.-Mor. ex Ehrend. & Schönb.-Tem.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 37: 248 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000289747

Common Names

  • Virgate Woodruff
  • Virgate Asperula
  • Virgate Sweet Woodruff

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Description

Asperula virgata (also called Virgin's-Wort, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is a herbaceous perennial plant growing to 10–30 cm tall, with a woody rootstock. It is native to Europe, from Britain east to the Caucasus, and south to the Mediterranean.

Uses & Benefits

Asperula virgata is a species of flowering plant native to Europe. It has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, such as fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asperula virgata has small, white flowers that appear in the spring. The seeds are small and round, with a thin, scaly cap. The seedlings are small and slow-growing.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asperula virgata is a low-growing, evergreen subshrub native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in a cold frame in late spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Asperula virgata

Asperula virgata is native to the Mediterranean region.

Asperula virgata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asperula virgata?

Asperula virgata

What is the common name of Asperula virgata?

Twiggy Woodruff

What type of plant is Asperula virgata?

Herbaceous perennial

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-17177: Based on the initial data import
Arthur Huber-Morath (1901-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hub.-Mor.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Ehrendorfer (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ehrend.' in the authors string.
Eva Schönbeck-Temesy (1930-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schönb.-Tem.' in the authors string.