Family | RUBIACEAE |
Genus species | Galium balearicum Briq. |
Habitat | grassland |
Altitude | 400-1400m |
Description | stems thin, leaves 2-5mm, in whorls of 5-6, lower leaves ovate, upper leaves lanceolate, adaxially scabrous hirsute, inflorescence few flowered, flowers 1-2mm long |
Size | 5-10cm |
Color | bright purple |
Bloom | summer |
Ca | + |
Type | tuft |
Cultivation | sunny site with a deep, drained soil alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun |
Propagation | seed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 10-16°C division in early spring and fall; cuttings in late summer |
Territory |
Europe
Southwestern Europe (Baleares) |
Bibliography | Plants of the World online powo.science.kew.org International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org |
Comments | RUBIACEAE
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