Galium tortumense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ehrend. & Schönb.-Tem.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 37: 264 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000970414
Common Names
- Tortumense Bedstraw
- Tortumense's Bedstraw
- Tortumense's Galium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Galium tortumense (also called Tortum 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 tortumense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant. It is used to treat skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Galium tortumense has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Galium tortumense is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and pH levels.
Where to Find Galium tortumense
Galium tortumense is native to the Caucasus and is found in moist forests and grasslands.
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-87716: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Ehrendorfer (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ehrend.' in the authors string.
Eva Schönbeck-Temesy (1930-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schönb.-Tem.' in the authors string.