Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aegeum
ID:
968871

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Stoj. & Kitan.) Ančev

Source:
wcs

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Dokl. Bulg. Akad. Nauk 28: 1535 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000968209

Common Names

  • Galium aegeum
  • Aegeum Galium
  • Aegean Bedstraw

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Description

Galium aegeum (also called Aegean Bedstraw, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, white flowers and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Galium aegeum is used as a ground cover in gardens and is also used to make herbal teas. It has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments including fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Galium aegeum has small white flowers, small seeds and thin seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Galium aegeum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in spring or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil pH levels.

Where to Find Galium aegeum

Galium aegeum is found in the Mediterranean region.

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-85587: Based on the initial data import
Nikolai Stojanov (1883-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stoj.' in the authors string.
Boris Pavlov Kitanov (1912-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kitan.' in the authors string.