Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
geminiflorum
ID:
969673

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lowe

Source:
wcs

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Trans. Cambridge Philos. Soc. 6: 541 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000969011

Common Names

  • Twinflower Bedstraw
  • Twinflower Galium
  • Twinflower Cleavers

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Description

Galium geminiflorum (also called Twin-flowered Bedstraw, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is an annual herb with small white flowers and linear leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean Basin and is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Galium geminiflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It has a creeping habit and produces small white flowers in the summer. It is also used medicinally to treat skin conditions and as a diuretic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Galium geminiflorum is small, white, and star-shaped. Its seeds are small and black. Seedlings are slender and have small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Galium geminiflorum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. It is best to divide the clumps when they are dormant.

Where to Find Galium geminiflorum

Galium geminiflorum can be found in Mexico and Central America.

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,

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