Galium japonicum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Makino
Source:
wcs
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 9: 311 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000969246
Common Names
- Japanese Bedstraw
- Japanese Galium
- Japanese Cleavers
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Galium japonicum (also called Japanese Bedstraw, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to East Asia. It has small, white flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Galium japonicum is used in traditional medicine as a diuretic and for treating skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Galium japonicum 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Galium japonicum 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 japonicum
Galium japonicum is native to East Asia, and can be found in Japan, China, and Korea.
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-86604: Based on the initial data import
Tomitarô Makino (1862-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Makino' in the authors string.