Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
moldavicum
ID:
970156

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dobr.) Franco

Source:
wcs

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 71: 50 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000969494

Common Names

  • Moldavian Bedstraw
  • Moldavian Galium
  • Galium Moldavicum

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Description

Galium moldavicum (also called Moldavian 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 moldavicum 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 moldavicum is small and pink, with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Galium moldavicum can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and poor soil. Deadhead to prolong flowering.

Where to Find Galium moldavicum

Galium moldavicum 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,