Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
undulatum
ID:
971181

Status:
valid

Authors:
Puff

Source:
wcs

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 44: 262 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000970519

Common Names

  • Undulatum Bedstraw
  • Undulatum Catchfly
  • Undulatum Cleavers

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Description

Galium undulatum (also called Waved Bedstraw, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 50 cm tall. It has whorled leaves and small white flowers. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Galium undulatum 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

The flower of Galium undulatum is small and white with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Galium undulatum is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in a sunny spot with some afternoon shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Galium undulatum

Galium undulatum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in Spain, Portugal, and Italy.

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-87821: Based on the initial data import
Christian Puff (1949-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Puff' in the authors string.