Family | RUBIACEAE |
Genus species | Galium balearicum Briq. |
Bibliography | Annuaire Conserv. Jard. Bot. Genéve 11-12: 191 (1908) |
Native Range | Baleares (Mallorca) |
Primary Biome | Temperate |
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 | perennial |
Cultivation | mesic, slightly humous, sunny site alpine house, moist, 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 |
Synonyms | Galium rubrum var. balearicum (Briq.) Knoche Galium rubrum ssp. balearicum (Briq.) Malag. |
Territory | 1 Europe 12 Southwestern Europe (BAL Baleares) |