Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
iranicum
ID:
625104

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hausskn. ex Bornm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 19(2): 266 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000624436

Common Names

  • Galium iranicum
  • Iranian Bedstraw
  • Persian Bedstraw

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Description

Galium iranicum (also called Iranian bedstraw, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe, typically found in moist, grassy meadows and woodlands. It has a slender, erect stem, reaching up to 0.5 meters in height, with small, narrow, lanceolate leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Galium iranicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to treat skin diseases and as a diuretic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Galium iranicum has small white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Galium iranicum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Galium iranicum

Galium iranicum is native to Iran and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.

Galium iranicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Galium iranicum?

Galium iranicum

What is the common name of Galium iranicum?

Iranicum Galium

What is the natural habitat of Galium iranicum?

It is found in dry, rocky areas in the Mediterranean region

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-274098: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Carl Haussknecht (1838-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hausskn.' in the authors string.
Joseph Friedrich Nicolaus Bornmüller (1862-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bornm.' in the authors string.