Galium saxosum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Chaix) Breistr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1948
Citation Micro:
Procès-Verbaux Mens. Soc. Dauphin. Ethnol. Anthropol. 24: 182-184 (25 Febr. 1948)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000970128
Common Names
- Stone Bedstraw
- Stone Cleavers
- Stone Goosegrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Galium saxosum (also called Rocky Bedstraw, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region and parts of Asia. It has a sprawling habit and small white flowers. It is found in rocky areas, grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Galium saxosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Galium saxosum 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 saxosum 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 saxosum
Galium saxosum is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It is typically found in dry, open areas such as deserts and grasslands.
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-87437: Based on the initial data import
Maurice A. F. Breistroffer (1910-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Breistr.' in the authors string.
Dominique Chaix (1730-1799): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chaix' in the authors string.