Galium elbursense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bornm. & Gauba
Source:
wcs
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 49: 258 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000968880
Common Names
- Elburz Bedstraw
- Elburz Galium
- Elburz Cleavers
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Galium elbursense (also called Elburz Bedstraw, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 50 cm tall. It is native to the Caucasus region and is found in dry, sunny areas. It has small, yellow flowers and narrow, lance-shaped leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Galium elbursense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It has also been used as an ingredient in herbal teas and has been used traditionally to treat fever, headaches, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Galium elbursense has small, white, star-shaped flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Galium elbursense is a perennial herb that grows in dry, rocky areas. It is native to the Elburz Mountains in Iran. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained, sunny location. The divisions should be planted in spring or autumn in a sunny location with well-drained soil.
Where to Find Galium elbursense
Galium elbursense is native to the Caucasus region. 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-86247: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Friedrich Nicolaus Bornmüller (1862-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bornm.' in the authors string.
Erwin Gauba (1891-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gauba' in the authors string.