Galium erythrorrhizon - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss. & Reut.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1852
Citation Micro:
Pugill. Pl. Afr. Bor. Hispan. : 51 (1852)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000968921
Common Names
- Red-root Bedstraw
- Red-root Galium
- Red-root Cleavers
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Galium erythrorrhizon (also called Red-rooted Bedstraw, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 50 cm tall. It is native to Europe and is found in dry, sunny areas. It has small, yellow flowers and narrow, lance-shaped leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Galium erythrorrhizon is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Galium erythrorrhizon 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 erythrorrhizon is a perennial herb that is native to Europe and Asia. 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 erythrorrhizon
Galium erythrorrhizon can be found in the mountains of China, Japan, and Korea.
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-86287: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
George François Reuter (1805-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reut.' in the authors string.