Galium duthiei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Bhattacharjee
Source:
wcs
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Surv. India 48: 62 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000835673
Common Names
- Galium duthiei
- Duthie's Galium
- Duthie's Bedstraw
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Galium duthiei (also called Duthie's Bedstraw, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the coffee family native to Mexico and Central America. It is an annual herb with small white flowers and linear leaves. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Galium duthiei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Galium duthiei has small white flowers that are clustered in umbels. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Galium duthiei is a terrestrial orchid that can be grown in well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagation is by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The seed should be sown on a well-drained medium and kept moist in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Galium duthiei
Galium duthiei is native to India, where it is found growing in open woodlands.
Galium duthiei FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Galium duthiei?
Galium duthiei is native to the Himalayas.
What is the growth habit of Galium duthiei?
Galium duthiei is a low-growing, evergreen perennial with small, white flowers.
What is the size of Galium duthiei?
Galium duthiei can reach up to 6 inches in height.
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-372923: Based on the initial data import
R.Bhattacharjee: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Bhattacharjee' in the authors string.