Galium samuelssonii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ehrend.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 22: 387 (1958)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000970119
Common Names
- Samuelsson's Bedstraw
- Samuelsson's Cleavers
- Samuelsson's Goosegrass
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Galium samuelssonii (also called Samuelsson's Bedstraw, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a sprawling habit and small white flowers. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Galium samuelssonii 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Galium samuelssonii var. samuelssoniiGalium samuelssonii var. pseudadhaerens Ehrend.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Galium samuelssonii has small white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have small, round, bright green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Galium samuelssonii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a cold frame. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions. We suggest a soil pH of 6.5-7.5 for best results.
Where to Find Galium samuelssonii
Galium samuelssonii 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-87427: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Ehrendorfer (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ehrend.' in the authors string.