Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hirtum
ID:
969807

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1786

Citation Micro:
Encycl. 2: 583 (1786)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000969145

Common Names

  • Hairy Bedstraw
  • Galium hirtum
  • Hirtum Bedstraw

Searching for Galium hirtum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Galium hirtum (also called Hairy Bedstraw, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows to a height of 15-30 cm. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes. It has small, white flowers and narrow, lance-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Galium hirtum 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 hirtum 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.

Searching for Galium hirtum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Galium hirtum 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 hirtum

Galium hirtum 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