Galium iranicum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation 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.