Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
formosense
ID:
969643

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ohwi

Source:
wcs

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 36: 55 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000968981

Common Names

  • Formosense Bedstraw
  • Galium formosense
  • Taiwan Bedstraw

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Description

Galium formosense (also called Yellow Bedstraw, among many other common names) is an annual herb with small, yellow flowers and linear leaves. It is native to East Asia, and is found in moist, open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Galium formosense 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 formosense has small white flowers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves with pointed tips.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Galium formosense 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 formosense

Galium formosense can be found in China and Taiwan.

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-86346: Based on the initial data import
Jisaburo Ohwi (1905-1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ohwi' in the authors string.