Galium flaviflorum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Trautv.) Mikheev
Source:
wcs
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 77(10): 72 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000968964
Common Names
- Flaviflorum Bedstraw
- Galium flaviflorum
- Yellow-flowered Bedstraw
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Galium flaviflorum (also called Yellow Galium, among many other common names) is an annual herb with small, yellow flowers and linear leaves. It is native to the western United States and Canada, and is found in dry, open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Galium flaviflorum 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 flaviflorum has small yellow flowers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves with pointed tips.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Galium flaviflorum can be propagated by division or seed. It should be grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought but should be watered regularly during dry spells. Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring to remove any dead or damaged stems.
Where to Find Galium flaviflorum
Galium flaviflorum is native to the Mediterranean region.
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-86329: Based on the initial data import
Ernst Rudolf von Trautvetter (1809-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trautv.' in the authors string.
Anatolij Dmitrievich Mikheev (1933-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mikheev' in the authors string.