Galium pendulum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Greenm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 41: 249 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000969826
Common Names
- Common Bedstraw
- Small Bedstraw
- Common Galium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Galium pendulum (also called Weeping 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 pendulum 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
Galium pendulum has small white flowers with 4 petals and 6 stamens. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings have small oval leaves with pointed tips.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Galium pendulum is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in moist, shady places. It can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in the spring in a well-drained soil and keep the soil moist. When propagating by division, divide the plant in the spring or autumn and replant in a well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist and fertilize regularly.
Where to Find Galium pendulum
Galium pendulum 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-87154: Based on the initial data import
Jesse More Greenman (1867-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greenm.' in the authors string.