Galium cracoviense - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ehrend.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1960
Citation Micro:
Österr. Akad. Wiss., Math.-Naturwiss. Kl., Sitzungsber., Abt. 1, Biol. 169: 419 (1960)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000968764
Common Names
- Cracow Bedstraw
- Galium Cracoviense
- Galium Bracteatum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Galium cracoviense (also called Krakow Bedstraw, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe, where it is found in France, Italy, and Spain. It typically grows in rocky and sandy soils in open woods and thickets.
Uses & Benefits
Galium cracoviense 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
Galium cracoviense has small white flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have small, round leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Galium cracoviense is a herbaceous perennial plant that grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or from seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted to their permanent positions in the summer.
Where to Find Galium cracoviense
Galium cracoviense is native to Europe.
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-86140: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Ehrendorfer (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ehrend.' in the authors string.