Galium subvelutinum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Koch
Source:
wcs
Year:
1851
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 24: 465 (1851)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000970290
Common Names
- Velvet Bedstraw
- Velvet Galium
- Velvety Bedstraw
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Galium subvelutinum (also called Velvet Bedstraw, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It grows in dry and rocky habitats, and has small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Galium subvelutinum is a medicinal plant used in traditional Chinese medicine. It has been used to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and dysentery. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Galium subvelutinum var. subvelutinumGalium subvelutinum var. oligotrichum Ehrend. & Schönb.-Tem.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Galium subvelutinum has small, white flowers, small, round seeds, and small seedlings with narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Galium subvelutinum is a perennial herb that is native to North America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade and can be propagated by seed or division. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in late summer or early fall.
Where to Find Galium subvelutinum
Galium subvelutinum is native to Europe and can be found in dry, rocky areas, such as hillsides and open woodlands.
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-87600: Based on the initial data import
Karl Koch (1809-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Koch' in the authors string.