Galium minutissimum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
T.Shimizu
Source:
wcs
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
J. Fac. Textile Sci. Technol. Shinsu Univ., A 36(12): 58 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000969484
Common Names
- Tinyflower Bedstraw
- Tinyflower Galium
- Galium Minutissimum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Galium minutissimum (also called Very Small Bedstraw, among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to Europe and is found in moist, shaded areas such as riverbanks, forests and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Galium minutissimum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Galium minutissimum is small and white, with four petals. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Galium minutissimum can be propagated by seed or division. Sow the seeds in a cold frame in early spring or in a greenhouse in late winter or early spring. Division can be done in the spring. Larger clumps can be divided with a spade, smaller clumps can be divided by hand.
Where to Find Galium minutissimum
Galium minutissimum can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It is a perennial herb found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.
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-86825: Based on the initial data import
Tatemi Shimizu (1932-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Shimizu' in the authors string.