Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
humilioides
ID:
1330520

Status:
valid

Authors:
(M.L.Porto & Ehrend.) K.De Toni & Mariath

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 218: 296 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342974

Common Names

  • Humilioides Galium
  • Galium humilioides
  • Galium humilioides

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Description

Galium humilioides (also called Low Galium, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that is native to Europe and parts of Asia. It has bright green leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Galium humilioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It has a beautiful, bright yellow flower that is attractive to bees and butterflies. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as its leaves are known to have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Galium humilioides is a white or yellowish-white, with a yellow labellum. The seed is a small, black, oblong-shaped seed. The seedlings are dark green and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Galium humilioides is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun and moderate water.

Where to Find Galium humilioides

Galium humilioides is native to Europe and can be found in moist forests at elevations of 1,000 to 2,000 meters.

Galium humilioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Galium humilioides?

Galium humilioides

What is the family of Galium humilioides?

Rubiaceae

What is the common name of Galium humilioides?

Humilioides Bedstraw

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

Friedrich Ehrendorfer (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ehrend.' in the authors string.
Maria Luiza Porto (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.L.Porto' in the authors string.
J.E.A. Mariath: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mariath' in the authors string.
Karen L. G. De Toni: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.De Toni' in the authors string.