Galium johnstonii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Dempster & Stebbins
Source:
wcs
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Madroño 21: 84 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000969256
Common Names
- Johnston's Bedstraw
- Johnston's Galium
- Johnston's Cleavers
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Galium johnstonii (also called Johnston's Bedstraw, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has small, white flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Galium johnstonii 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 johnstonii has small white flowers with four petals, small black seeds and small seedlings.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Galium johnstonii 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 johnstonii
Galium johnstonii is native to North America, and can be found in the western United States and Canada.
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-86613: Based on the initial data import
G. Ledyard Stebbins (1906-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stebbins' in the authors string.
Lauramay Tinsley Dempster (1905-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dempster' in the authors string.