Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scopulorum
ID:
970821

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schönb.-Tem.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 37: 252 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000970159

Common Names

  • Rocky Bedstraw
  • Rocky Cleavers
  • Rocky Goosegrass

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Description

Galium scopulorum (also called Scopulorum 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 scopulorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Galium scopulorum are small, white, and star-shaped, with four petals. The seeds are small, round, and black in color. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with small, pointed leaves.

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Where to Find Galium scopulorum

Galium scopulorum can be found in the Caucasus region of Eurasia.

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-87468: Based on the initial data import
Eva Schönbeck-Temesy (1930-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schönb.-Tem.' in the authors string.