Status:
valid
Authors:
Steven
Source:
wcs
Year:
1829
Citation Micro:
Nouv. Mém. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 1: 276 (1829)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000968605
Common Names
- Caspian Bedstraw
- Caspian Cleavers
- Caspian Goosegrass
Description
Galium caspicum (also called Caspian Bedstraw, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows to a height of 10-30 cm. It is native to the Caucasus and the Middle East, and is found in meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes. It has small, white flowers and oval-shaped leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Galium caspicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in herbal teas. It has been used to treat skin conditions, such as eczema and psoriasis, as well as to reduce inflammation and improve digestion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Galium caspicum are small and white, with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round, and the seedlings are slender and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Galium caspicum is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Galium caspicum
Galium caspicum can be found in 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,