Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pastorale
ID:
970466

Status:
valid

Authors:
Krendl

Source:
wcs

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Bot. Chron. 6-7: 139 (1986-1987 publ. 1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000969804

Common Names

  • Pastorale Cleavers
  • Pastorale Goosegrass
  • Pastorale Stickywilly

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Description

Galium pastorale (also called Shepherd's Bedstraw, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has small, white flowers and whorled leaves. It is native to Europe and North Africa and grows in meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Galium pastorale is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, cough, and colds. It is also used as a diuretic and to treat digestive problems. It has been used to make herbal teas and as a flavoring agent in food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Galium pastorale 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 pastorale 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 pastorale

Galium pastorale can be found in Europe, North Africa, and western 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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