Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kahelianum
ID:
969941

Status:
valid

Authors:
Deflers

Source:
wcs

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Voy. Yemen : 145 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000969279

Common Names

  • Kahelian Bedstraw
  • Kahelian Galium
  • Kahelian Cleavers

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Description

Galium kahelianum (also called Kahel bedstraw, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus region. It grows in meadows, rocky slopes, and forest edges. It has small, white flowers and thin, green stems.

Uses & Benefits

Galium kahelianum is used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Galium kahelianum is small and white, with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and round, with a blackish-brown color. The seedlings are thin and fragile, with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Galium kahelianum is a perennial herbaceous plant, native to the Himalayas. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Galium kahelianum

Galium kahelianum is native to East Asia, and can be found in China and Japan.

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-86634: Based on the initial data import
Albert Deflers (1841-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Deflers' in the authors string.