Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
javanicum
ID:
969913

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
wcs

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 943 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000969251

Common Names

  • Javanese Bedstraw
  • Javanese Galium
  • Javanese Cleavers

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Description

Galium javanicum (also called Java Bedstraw, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Southeast Asia. It has small, white flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Galium javanicum 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Galium javanicum var. javanicum
Galium javanicum var. pulneyense R.Bhattacharjee

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Galium javanicum 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 javanicum is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is best grown in a sheltered position in the garden, as it can be susceptible to frost damage. It can be propagated from seed in spring or early summer, or from cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Galium javanicum

Galium javanicum is native to Southeast Asia, and can be found in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.

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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