Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
runcinatum
ID:
970758

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ehrend. & Schönb.-Tem.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 37: 263 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000970096

Common Names

  • Runcinate Bedstraw
  • Runcinate Galium
  • Runcinate Lady's Bedstraw

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Description

Galium runcinatum (also called Runcinate Bedstraw, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 40 cm tall. It has small, white flowers and is native to Europe and Asia. It is typically found in moist meadows, marshes, and wet woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Galium runcinatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a ground cover, and in rock gardens. It is also used to make herbal teas and as an ingredient in herbal medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Galium runcinatum are small and white, with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are slender and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Galium runcinatum can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soils.

Where to Find Galium runcinatum

Galium runcinatum is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It is typically found in moist, shady areas such as woodlands and meadows.

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-87406: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Ehrendorfer (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ehrend.' in the authors string.
Eva Schönbeck-Temesy (1930-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schönb.-Tem.' in the authors string.