Galium tetraphyllum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Nazim. & Ehrend.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 155: 73 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000970375
Common Names
- Galium tetraphyllum
- Tetraphyllum Bedstraw
- Tetraphyllum Madder
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Galium tetraphyllum (also called Four-Leaved Bedstraw, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It grows in forests, grasslands, and other habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Galium tetraphyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine as a diuretic, antispasmodic, and to treat rheumatism.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: small white flowers in clusters. Seed: small, black, shiny seeds. Seedlings: small, delicate leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Galium tetraphyllum is a perennial herb native to Europe and North Africa. It is easily propagated from seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings are established, they can be transplanted into larger containers or into the garden.
Where to Find Galium tetraphyllum
Galium tetraphyllum is native to the Mediterranean region.
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-87680: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Ehrendorfer (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ehrend.' in the authors string.
S. Nazimuddin (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nazim.' in the authors string.