Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hupehense
ID:
969837

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pamp.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Nuovo Giorn. Bot. Ital. , n.s., 17: 719 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000969175

Common Names

  • Hupeh Bedstraw
  • Hupeh Galium
  • Hupeh Cleavers

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Description

Galium hupehense (also called Hupeh 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 that grows in dry grasslands and meadows. It is native to China.

Uses & Benefits

Galium hupehense 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Galium hupehense has small white flowers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Galium hupehense is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in moist, shady habitats. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in spring or autumn. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can also be propagated by cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Galium hupehense

Galium hupehense is native to China 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-86535: Based on the initial data import
Renato Pampanini (1875-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pamp.' in the authors string.