Galium andrewsii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
wcs
Year:
1865
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 6: 537 (1865)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000968261
Common Names
- Andrewsii Bedstraw
- Andrewsii Galium
- Andrews' Bedstraw
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Galium andrewsii (also called Andrews' 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 andrewsii is used as a medicinal plant, as a source of food for livestock, and as a ground cover in gardens.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Galium andrewsii sub. andrewsiiGalium andrewsii sub. gatense (Dempster) Dempster & Stebbins
Galium andrewsii sub. intermedium Dempster & Stebbins
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Galium andrewsii 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Galium andrewsii 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 andrewsii
Galium andrewsii is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California.
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-85636: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.