Galium ostenianum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Standl.) Dempster
Source:
wcs
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Allertonia 5: 330 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000969724
Common Names
- Ostenianum Cleavers
- Ostenianum Goosegrass
- Ostenianum Stickywilly
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Galium ostenianum (also called Osten's Bedstraw, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant in the Rubiaceae family. It has small, white flowers and small, oval leaves with pointed tips. It is native to the Mediterranean region and typically grows in dry, rocky habitats, such as cliffs and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Galium ostenianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and as an antiseptic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Galium ostenianum 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 ostenianum is an evergreen perennial herb that grows up to 0.6 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or in a sheltered spot outdoors. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Galium ostenianum
Galium ostenianum 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-87058: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Lauramay Tinsley Dempster (1905-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dempster' in the authors string.