Galium leptogonium is a plant species in the family Rubiaceae.[1] Common name is rock bedstraw.[2] It is found only in Australia but widespread there, found in every state except Tasmania.[3]
| Rock bedstraw | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Rubiaceae |
| Genus: | Galium |
| Species: | G. leptogonium
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| Binomial name | |
| Galium leptogonium I.Thomps.
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Galium leptogonium is very similar to G. migrans. Many herbarium specimens of G. leptogonium were formerly labeled as G. migrans. Galium leptogonium is an herb with thin, angled stems and lanceolate leaves in whorls of 4. Leaves and stems are usually covered with hairs but not always. Flowers are creamy white or very pale green. Fruiting capsules are roundish, dull and smooth.[4]
References
edit- ^ Ian R. Thompson (2009). "A revision of Asperula and Galium (Rubieae: Rubiaceae) in Australia" (PDF). Muelleria. 27 (1): 84–87. doi:10.5962/P.291946. ISSN 0077-1813. Wikidata Q102438615.
- ^ Victorian Plant Names Index
- ^ Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families Galium leptogonium
- ^ Plantnet, New South Wales Flora Online, Galium leptogonium
External links
edit- Florabase, the Western Australian Flora, Galium leptogonium
- Atlas of Living Australia Galium leptogonium
- Wetland Info, Queensland Government, Galium leptogonium
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