Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hierochuntinum
ID:
969784

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bornm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Verh. Zool.-Bot. Ges. Wien 48: 596 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000969122

Common Names

  • Hierochuntinum Bedstraw
  • Galium hierochuntinum
  • Churchyard Bedstraw

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Description

Galium hierochuntinum (also called Jerusalem Bedstraw, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial herb with four-angled stems and small white flowers. It is native to Europe, North Africa and western Asia and can be found in grasslands, meadows and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Galium hierochuntinum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal herb for treating skin diseases, digestive problems, and respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Galium hierochuntinum has small white flowers with four petals and six stamens. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Galium hierochuntinum is a low-growing, spreading perennial that grows up to 8 inches (20 cm) tall. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by division in spring or by seed sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Galium hierochuntinum

Galium hierochuntinum is native to the Middle East and can be found in grasslands, scrub, and rocky areas.

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,