Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
papuanum
ID:
970429

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wernham

Source:
wcs

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 9: 79 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000969767

Common Names

  • Papuanum Cleavers
  • Papuanum Goosegrass
  • Papuanum Stickywilly

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Description

Galium papuanum (also called Papuan Bedstraw, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to New Guinea. It grows in sunny, dry places such as meadows, pastures, and roadsides. It has a creeping habit and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Galium papuanum 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 papuanum is small and white, with four petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and thin, with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Galium papuanum 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 papuanum

Galium papuanum can be found in Southeast Asia.

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,

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