Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pennellii
ID:
970490

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dempster

Source:
wcs

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Univ. Calif. Publ. Bot. 73: 31 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000969828

Common Names

  • Pennell's Bedstraw
  • Pennell's Galium
  • Galium Pennellii

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Description

Galium pennellii (also called Pennell'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 pennellii 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 pennellii 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Galium pennellii 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 pennellii

Galium pennellii can be found in the eastern and central United States, as well as in Canada.

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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