Galium acrophyum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hochst. ex Chiov.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. (Rome) 9: 69 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000813020
Common Names
- Acrophyum Bedstraw
- Acrophyum Madder
- Acrophyum Cleavers
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Galium acrophyum (also called Sharp-leaved Bedstraw, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Europe and is found in France, Germany, Italy, and Spain. It typically grows in temperate forests, temperate shrubland, temperate grassland, and Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation.
Uses & Benefits
Galium acrophyum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Galium acrophyum has white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and slender with narrow, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Galium acrophyum is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in early summer.
Where to Find Galium acrophyum
Galium acrophyum is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.
Galium acrophyum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Galium acrophyum?
Galium acrophyum
What type of plant is Galium acrophyum?
It is a herb
Where is Galium acrophyum native to?
It is native to Mexico
Species in the Galium genus
Galium belizianum, Galium eruptivum, Galium friedrichii, Galium hexanarium, Galium shepherdii, Galium talaveranum, Galium turgaicum, Galium subtrinervium, Galium baghlanense, Galium psilocladum, Galium schoenbeck-temesyae, Galium iranicum, Galium nupercreatum, Galium ionicum, Galium viciosorum, Galium acrophyum, Galium falconeri, Galium kaganense, Galium shanense, Galium duthiei, Galium bulliforme, Galium bungoniense, Galium leiocarpum, Galium leptogonium, Galium microlobum, Galium polyanthum, Galium spathulatum, Galium patzkeanum, Galium beckhausianum, Galium glabriusculum, Galium nigdeense, Galium chekiangense, Galium babadaghense, Galium cankiriense, Galium tuncelianum, Galium kunmingense, Galium rupifragum, Galium sichuanense, Galium abaujense, Galium absurdum, Galium achurense, Galium acuminatum, Galium acutum, Galium adhaerens, Galium advenum, Galium aegeum, Galium aetnicum, Galium afropusillum, Galium agrophilum, Galium aladaghense,
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-351153: Based on the initial data import
Christian Ferdinand Friedrich Hochstetter (1787-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hochst.' in the authors string.
Emilio Chiovenda (1871-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chiov.' in the authors string.