Galium suecicum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sterner) Ehrend.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1960
Citation Micro:
Österr. Akad. Wiss., Math.-Naturwiss. Kl., Sitzungsber., Abt. 1, Biol. 169: 417 (1960)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000970302
Common Names
- Swedish Bedstraw
- Swedish Galium
- Swedish Woodruff
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Galium suecicum (also called Swedish 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 suecicum 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Galium suecicum are small, white and star-shaped, with four petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are slender and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Galium suecicum 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 suecicum
Galium suecicum is native to North America and can be found in moist, sandy soils, such as along the edges of streams and in wet meadows.
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-87613: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Ehrendorfer (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ehrend.' in the authors string.
Karl Rikard Sterner (1891-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sterner' in the authors string.