Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
atlanticum
ID:
969047

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ball

Source:
wcs

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 11: 334 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000968385

Common Names

  • Atlantic Bedstraw
  • Atlantic Cleavers
  • Atlantic Goosegrass

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Description

Galium atlanticum (also called Atlantic Bedstraw, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Europe and North Africa and is found in grasslands, meadows, and roadsides. It has square stems and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Galium atlanticum is an ornamental plant used in gardens, as a groundcover, and as an ingredient in herbal teas. It has also been used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments, including skin diseases, digestive issues, and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Galium atlanticum are small, white and star-shaped. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Galium atlanticum can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can be grown in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Galium atlanticum

Galium atlanticum can be found in Portugal and Spain.

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,

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