Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wimmeriana
ID:
290449

Status:
valid

Authors:
Airy Shaw & Turrill

Source:
wcs

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1928: 94 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000289781

Common Names

  • Wimmer's Asperula
  • Asperula Wimmeriana
  • Wimmer's Woodruff

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Synonyms

  • Asperula wimmerana glaberrima Airy Shaw & Turrill [valid]

Description

Asperula wimmeriana (also called Wimmer's Woodruff, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It typically grows up to 0.5-1 meter tall and has small, light green, oval-shaped leaves. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Asperula wimmeriana has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asperula wimmeriana has small white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asperula wimmeriana 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 wimmeriana

Asperula wimmeriana is native to the Mediterranean region.

Asperula wimmeriana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asperula wimmeriana?

Asperula wimmeriana

What is the common name of Asperula wimmeriana?

Wimmer's Woodruff

What type of plant is Asperula wimmeriana?

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-17180: Based on the initial data import
William Bertram Turrill (1890-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Turrill' in the authors string.
Herbert Kenneth Airy Shaw (1902-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Airy Shaw' in the authors string.