Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nankotaizanum
ID:
970268

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ohwi

Source:
wcs

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 36: 56 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000969606

Common Names

  • Nankotaizanum Galium
  • Nankotaizanum Bedstraw
  • Nankotaizanum Cleavers

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Description

Galium nankotaizanum (also called Nankotaizan Bedstraw, among many other common names) is an annual plant with small white flowers and small, narrow leaves. It is native to Europe, North Africa and the Middle East and is found in grasslands, roadsides and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Galium nankotaizanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a groundcover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Galium nankotaizanum has small white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

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

Where to Find Galium nankotaizanum

Galium nankotaizanum is native to Japan.

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-86944: Based on the initial data import
Jisaburo Ohwi (1905-1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ohwi' in the authors string.