Galium curvihirtum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ehrend. & McGill.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Telopea 2: 373 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000968785
Common Names
- Curved-hairy Bedstraw
- Galium Curvihirtum
- Galium Bracteatum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Galium curvihirtum (also called Curved-Haired Bedstraw, among many other common names) is a low-growing, annual herb with small, white flowers and leaves that are arranged in whorls of 6-8. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and is found in grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Galium curvihirtum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Galium curvihirtum has small white flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Galium curvihirtum is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It is best grown in full sun in moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.
Where to Find Galium curvihirtum
Galium curvihirtum can be found in Europe, North Africa, and western 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-86160: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Ehrendorfer (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ehrend.' in the authors string.
Donald McGillivray (1935-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McGill.' in the authors string.