Galium cappadocicum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1843
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 3: 43 (1843)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000968593
Common Names
- Cappadocian Bedstraw
- Stickyweed
- Sticky Bob
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Galium cappadocicum (also called Cappadocian Bedstraw, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region and parts of Europe. It is a low-growing plant with small, white flowers and narrow, linear leaves. It typically grows in dry, sunny habitats such as meadows, grasslands, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Galium cappadocicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and as a food plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: small white flowers, Seed: small, brown, oval-shaped, Seedlings: small, oval-shaped leaves with pointed tips
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Galium cappadocicum can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in a container or in the ground.
Where to Find Galium cappadocicum
Galium cappadocicum 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-85974: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.