Galium cassium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 10: 68 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000968606
Common Names
- Cassium Bedstraw
- Cassium Cleavers
- Cassium Goosegrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Galium cassium (also called Cassium Bedstraw, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows to a height of 15-30 cm. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes. It has small, white flowers and narrow, lance-shaped leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Galium cassium 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 cassium are small and white, with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round, and the seedlings are slender and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Galium cassium 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 cassium
Galium cassium can be found in the western United States and Canada.
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-85986: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.