Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
surinamense
ID:
970970

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dempster

Source:
wcs

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Allertonia 3: 250 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000970308

Common Names

  • Surinam Bedstraw
  • Surinam Galium
  • Surinam Lady's Bedstraw

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Description

Galium surinamense (also called Surinam Bedstraw, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It grows in wet and humid habitats, and has small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Galium surinamense 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 surinamense 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Galium surinamense 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 surinamense

Galium surinamense is native to South America and can be found in moist, tropical forests.

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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