Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
boyacanum
ID:
969169

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dempster

Source:
wcs

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Allertonia 2: 411 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000968507

Common Names

  • Hedge Bedstraw
  • Hedgehog Bedstraw
  • Small Bedstraw

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Description

Galium boyacanum (also called Boyaca Bedstraw, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region and found in rocky, grassy, and sandy habitats. It has a creeping habit and small, white flowers, and its leaves are narrow and lanceolate.

Uses & Benefits

Galium boyacanum is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and diuretic properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Galium boyacanum has small white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and have long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Galium boyacanum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring and division should be done in autumn. It prefers well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Galium boyacanum

Galium boyacanum can be found in parts of Turkey, Greece, and the Middle East.

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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