Galium hirtiflorum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Req. ex DC.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1830
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 4: 600 (1830)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000969142
Common Names
- Hairy-flowered Bedstraw
- Galium hirtiflorum
- Hirtiflorum Bedstraw
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Galium hirtiflorum (also called Hairy-flowered Bedstraw, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows to a height of 10-30 cm. It is native to Central and Eastern Europe, and is found in meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes. It has small, white flowers and oval-shaped leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Galium hirtiflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used to treat skin diseases, stomach problems, and urinary tract infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Galium hirtiflorum 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Galium hirtiflorum is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is best grown in a sheltered position in the garden, as it can be susceptible to frost damage. It can be propagated from seed in spring or early summer, or from cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Galium hirtiflorum
Galium hirtiflorum is native to Europe 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-86504: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Esprit Requien (1788-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Req.' in the authors string.