Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brevifolium
ID:
969188

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1806

Citation Micro:
Fl. Graec. Prodr. 1: 95 (1806)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000968526

Common Names

  • Short-leaved Bedstraw
  • Small-leaved Bedstraw
  • Small-leaved Galium

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Description

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Galium brevifolium sub. brevifolium
Galium brevifolium sub. insulare Ehrend. & Schönb.-Tem.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Galium brevifolium 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 brevifolium 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 brevifolium

Galium brevifolium can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

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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