Galium dumosum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1843
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 3: 44 (1843)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000968864
Common Names
- Bushy-stemmed Bedstraw
- Bushy-stemmed Galium
- Bushy-stemmed Cleavers
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Galium dumosum (also called Dwarf Bedstraw, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial herb with four-angled stems and small white flowers. It is native to Europe, North Africa and western Asia and can be found in grasslands, meadows and other disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Galium dumosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is a great addition to any landscape, as it has a very attractive foliage and is very low maintenance.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Galium dumosum has small white flowers, small seeds, and small seedlings.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Galium dumosum 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 dumosum
Galium dumosum is native to Europe and western Asia. It can be found in dry, sunny habitats such as grasslands, heaths, and rocky slopes.
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-86231: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.