Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aspera
ID:
971339

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Eckl. & Zeyh.) Walp.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Repert. Bot. Syst. 2: 462 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000970677

Common Names

  • Galopina aspera
  • Aspera Galopina
  • Asper Galopina

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Description

Galopina aspera (also called Asperous Galopina, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herbaceous plant that is native to South America. It grows in moist, sandy soils, typically in open woods, thickets and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Galopina aspera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, white flowers with 4 petals, in clusters of 2-4. Seed: small, dark brown, oval-shaped. Seedlings: small, oval-shaped leaves, with a hairy surface.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Galopina aspera is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It is easy to propagate by division or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate partial shade. It can be propagated by seed, but it takes a long time to germinate and is not recommended.

Where to Find Galopina aspera

Galopina aspera is native to the Mediterranean region, where it can be found in the mountains of Italy, France, and Spain.

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-87978: Based on the initial data import
Wilhelm Gerhard Walpers (1816-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Walp.' in the authors string.
Karl Ludwig Philipp Zeyher (1799-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zeyh.' in the authors string.
Christian Friedrich Ecklon (1795-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eckl.' in the authors string.