Galium pseudohelveticum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ehrend.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1960
Citation Micro:
Österr. Akad. Wiss., Math.-Naturwiss. Kl., Sitzungsber., Abt. 1, Biol. 169: 415 (1960)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000969932
Common Names
- False Swiss Bedstraw
- False Swiss Cleavers
- False Swiss Catchfly
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Galium pseudohelveticum (also called False Swiss Bedstraw, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with a creeping or ascending stem. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and other habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Galium pseudohelveticum is an ornamental plant that can be used in gardens and as a ground cover. It can also be used for erosion control and to suppress weeds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: White flowers with four petals, Seed: Small, dark brown, oval-shaped seeds, Seedlings: Oval-shaped, dark green leaves with pointed tips
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Galium pseudohelveticum is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or early summer. The plant can be divided into smaller clumps and replanted.
Where to Find Galium pseudohelveticum
Galium pseudohelveticum 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-87250: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Ehrendorfer (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ehrend.' in the authors string.