Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
intricatum
ID:
969897

Status:
valid

Authors:
Reut.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Phys. Genève 8: 304 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000969235

Common Names

  • Intricate Bedstraw
  • Intricate Galium
  • Intricate Cleavers

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Description

Galium intricatum (also called Cleavers, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has small, white flowers and narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Galium intricatum is used as an ornamental plant and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Galium intricatum has small white flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Galium intricatum 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 intricatum

Galium intricatum 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,

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