Galium glabrescens - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ehrend.) Dempster & Ehrend.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 17: 330 (1965)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000969032
Common Names
- Glabrescent Bedstraw
- Glabrescent Galium
- Glabrescent Cleavers
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Galium glabrescens (also called Smooth-leaved 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 glabrescens 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Galium glabrescens sub. glabrescensGalium glabrescens sub. harticum Dempster & Ehrend.
Galium glabrescens sub. josephinense Dempster & Ehrend.
Galium glabrescens sub. modocense Dempster & Ehrend.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Galium glabrescens has small white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Galium glabrescens 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 glabrescens
Galium glabrescens can be found in Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia.
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-86395: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Ehrendorfer (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ehrend.' in the authors string.
Lauramay Tinsley Dempster (1905-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dempster' in the authors string.