Galium serpylloides - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Royle ex Hook.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1881
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 3: 207 (1881)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000970176
Common Names
- Heath Bedstraw
- False Cleavers
- Catchweed Bedstraw
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Galium serpylloides (also called Thyme-leaved Bedstraw, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with small white flowers and whorled leaves. It is native to Europe and Asia and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Galium serpylloides has been used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as skin diseases, respiratory problems, and digestive issues. It has also been used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Galium serpylloides 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 serpylloides is a perennial herb native to Europe and North Africa. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and mulch to conserve moisture. Propagate by division in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Galium serpylloides
Galium serpylloides 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-87490: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
John Forbes Royle (1799-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Royle' in the authors string.