Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alberti
ID:
968889

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rouy

Source:
wcs

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Fl. France 8: 10 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000968227

Common Names

  • Alberti Bedstraw
  • Alberti Galium
  • Albert's Bedstraw

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Description

Galium alberti (also called Albert's Bedstraw, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has small, white flowers and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Galium alberti 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 alberti has small white flowers, with four petals and four stamens. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Galium alberti is a low-growing, spreading perennial that grows up to 8 inches tall. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Galium alberti

Galium alberti is found in Europe and North Africa.

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-85602: Based on the initial data import
Georges Rouy (1851-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rouy' in the authors string.