Galium olivetorum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Le Houér.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1960
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 107: 105 (1960)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000969701
Common Names
- Olivetorum Bedstraw
- Galium olivetorum
- Olivetorum Hedge Bedstraw
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Galium olivetorum (also called Olive's Bedstraw, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It grows in sunny, dry places such as meadows, pastures, and roadsides. It has a creeping habit and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Galium olivetorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues and as an astringent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Galium olivetorum is small, white or yellowish, and bell-shaped. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have small, oval leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Galium olivetorum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or by seed. To propagate by division, divide the clumps of plants in early spring or fall and replant them in a sunny area with well-drained soil. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a sunny area with well-drained soil in early spring. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once the seedlings have emerged, thin them to the desired spacing.
Where to Find Galium olivetorum
Galium olivetorum can be found in the Mediterranean region.
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-87036: Based on the initial data import
Henry-Noël Le Houérou (1928-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Le Houér.' in the authors string.