Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
megapotamicum
ID:
970110

Status:
valid

Authors:
Spreng.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. 4(2): 39 (1827)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000969448

Common Names

  • Megapotamicum Bedstraw
  • Megapotamicum Galium
  • Megapotamicum Cleavers

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Description

Galium megapotamicum (also called Brazilian Bedstraw, among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to South America and is found in moist, shaded areas such as riverbanks, forests and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Galium megapotamicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a groundcover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Galium megapotamicum has small white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Galium megapotamicum is an evergreen perennial plant native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the rootstock.

Where to Find Galium megapotamicum

Galium megapotamicum can be found in South America, primarily in Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. It is a herbaceous plant found in wet meadows and along riverbanks.

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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