Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
latoramosum
ID:
970009

Status:
valid

Authors:
Clos

Source:
wcs

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
Fl. Chil. 3: 187 (1848)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000969347

Common Names

  • Galium latoramosum
  • Latoramos Bedstraw
  • Latoramos Galium

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Description

Galium latoramosum (also called Late-branched Bedstraw, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America and Europe. 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 latoramosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Galium latoramosum 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Galium latoramosum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of soil types. It can be propagated by seed or division in the spring or fall. Division should be done in the spring or fall, when the plant is dormant. Seeds should be sown in the spring and lightly covered with soil. Once established, the plant requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Galium latoramosum

Galium latoramosum is native to Mexico 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-86697: Based on the initial data import
Dominique Clos (1821-1908): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Clos' in the authors string.