Status:
valid
Authors:
Eckl. & Zeyh.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1837
Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Afric. Austral. : 369 (1837)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000970382
Common Names
- Galium thunbergianum
- Thunbergianum Bedstraw
- Thunbergianum Madder
Description
Galium thunbergianum (also called Thunberg's Bedstraw, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is characterized by its small, white flowers and its long, narrow leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Galium thunbergianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in herbal medicine to treat various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Galium thunbergianum var. hirsutum (Sond.) Verdc.
Galium thunbergianum var. thunbergianum
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Galium thunbergianum has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Galium thunbergianum is a perennial herb native to Asia. 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 thunbergianum
Galium thunbergianum is native to Japan.
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,