Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
songaricum
ID:
970882

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schrenk

Source:
wcs

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Nov. 1: 57 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000970220

Common Names

  • Songar Bedstraw
  • Songar Galium
  • Songar-bedstraw

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Description

Galium songaricum (also called Songar Bedstraw, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Central Asia. It is found in rocky places, meadows, and forest edges.

Uses & Benefits

Galium songaricum 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 songaricum has small white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round, and black in color. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with pointed tips.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Galium songaricum 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 songaricum

Galium songaricum can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.

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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