Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hypocarpium
ID:
969847

Status:
valid

Authors:
Endl. ex Griseb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. W. I. : 351 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000969185

Common Names

  • Hypocarpium Bedstraw
  • Hypocarpium Galium
  • Hypocarpium Cleavers

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Description

Galium hypocarpium (also called Small-fruited 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 the Mediterranean region.

Uses & Benefits

Galium hypocarpium 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Galium hypocarpium sub. alluviale (Ehrend.) Dempster
Galium hypocarpium sub. buxifolium (K.Schum.) Dempster
Galium hypocarpium sub. hypocarpium
Galium hypocarpium sub. titicacum Dempster

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Galium hypocarpium 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 hypocarpium can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.

Where to Find Galium hypocarpium

Galium hypocarpium can be found in moist woods, thickets, and along roadsides in the eastern United States.

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-86544: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
Stephan Endlicher (1804-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Endl.' in the authors string.