Galium lahulense - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ehrend. & Schönb.-Tem.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 155: 79 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000969327
Common Names
- Galium lahulense
- Lahul Bedstraw
- Lahul Galium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Galium lahulense (also called Lahul Bedstraw, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas. It has a slender stem, with whorls of 4-6 leaves and small white flowers. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Galium lahulense is used as an ornamental plant and has medicinal properties. It is used to treat skin diseases, digestive problems, and respiratory ailments. It is also used as a diuretic and to reduce fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Galium lahulense has small white flowers with four petals, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender with two to four leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Galium lahulense is a herbaceous perennial that grows best in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and is tolerant of drought. Propagation is by division or seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or in the open ground.
Where to Find Galium lahulense
Galium lahulense is native to India and can be found in grasslands, open forests, and roadsides.
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-86679: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Ehrendorfer (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ehrend.' in the authors string.
Eva Schönbeck-Temesy (1930-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schönb.-Tem.' in the authors string.