Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
shepardii
ID:
970853

Status:
valid

Authors:
Post

Source:
wcs

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Fl. Syria : 15 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000970191

Common Names

  • Shepard's Bedstraw
  • Shepard's Galium
  • Shepard's-bedstraw

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Description

Galium shepardii (also called Shepard's Bedstraw, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with small white flowers and whorled leaves. It is native to North America and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Galium shepardii has been used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It has also been used medicinally to treat various ailments such as skin diseases, respiratory problems, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Galium shepardii 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Galium shepardii is a low-growing, spreading perennial with small, star-shaped, white flowers. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed, division, or cuttings.

Where to Find Galium shepardii

Galium shepardii 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,

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