Family: Rubiaceae
Author: (L.) All.
Bibliography: Auct. Syn. Meth. Stirp. Hort. Regii Taur.: 8 (1773)
Year: 1773
Status: accepted
Rank: species
Genus: Galium
Vegetable: Unknown
Observations: Macaronesia, Medit. to Iran and Somalia
Description
Yellow wall bedstraw, scientifically recognized as Galium murale, is a delicate and fascinating herbaceous plant belonging to the Rubiaceae family. This species was first described with the botanical authority attributed to the work titled Auct. Syn. Meth. Stirp. Hort. Regii Taur.: 8, published in 1773, with the official nomenclature credited to the notable plant taxonomist All.
Galium murale is predominantly native to regions stretching from Macaronesia and the Mediterranean to as far as Iran and Somalia. This dispensation across diverse climates reflects its resilient adaptability. The plant is a characteristic component of its native flora, thriving in a variety of habitats within these geographical bounds.
As its common name suggests, Yellow wall bedstraw often adorns old walls and rocky substrates, displaying its light yellow, star-shaped flowers which contribute to its overall ornamental appeal. The intricate structure of its flowers, alongside its compact foliage, makes it a significant subject of interest for botanists and nature enthusiasts alike.
In traditional practices within its native regions, the plant has been recognized for its subtle, yet distinct aesthetic contributions to natural landscapes. Despite its modest size, it plays a crucial role in the ecological tapestry, assisting in soil stabilization and serving as a forage plant for various insects.
Overall, Yellow wall bedstraw exemplifies a perfect blend of subtle beauty and ecological importance, highlighting yet another marvel within the vast and diverse Rubiaceae family.
Common Names
Dan: mur-snerre
Eng: yellow wall bedstraw, small goosegrass
Nld: straatwalstro
Swe: murmåra
En: Yellow wall bedstraw, Small Goosegrass, Yellow Wall-bedstraw, Wall bedstraw
Ca: Gali mural
Da: Mur-snerre
Nl: Straatwalstro
Fi: Muurimatara
Fr: Gaillet des murs, Gaillet jaune, Caille-lait jaune, Vaillantie des murs, Vaillantie hérissée, Vaillantie hispide
He: דבקת החומות
It: Caglio murale
Sv: Murmåra
Synonyms
- Valantia filiformis (Aiton)
- Sherardia muralis (L.)
- Aparine minima (All. ex DC.)
- Galium murale f. laeve (H.Lindb.)
- Galium murale f. hispidulum (H.Lindb.)
- Aparinanthus muralis ((L.) Fourr.)
- Galium apsheronicum (Pobed.)
- Galium fragile (Pourr. ex DC.)
- Galium murale var. troodi (H.Lindb.)
- Valantia rupestris (Lam.)
- Galium murale var. balearicum (Sennen)
- Aspera nutans (Moench)
- Galium murale var. laxum (Lange)
- Galium murale f. laevis (H.Lindb.)
- Galium calvipes (Pau)
- Galium murale f. villosum (Gand.)
Distribution
- Afghanistan (native)
- Albania (native)
- Algeria (native)
- Azores (native)
- Baleares (native)
- Canary Is. (native)
- Corse (native)
- Cyprus (native)
- East Aegean Is. (native)
- Egypt (native)
- France (native)
- Greece (native)
- Iran (native)
- Iraq (native)
- Italy (native)
- Kriti (native)
- Lebanon-Syria (native)
- Libya (native)
- Madeira (native)
- Morocco (native)
- Palestine (native)
- Portugal (native)
- Sardegna (native)
- Saudi Arabia (native)
- Sicilia (native)
- Sinai (native)
- Somalia (native)
- Spain (native)
- Transcaucasus (native)
- Tunisia (native)
- Turkey (native)
- Turkey-in-Europe (native)
- Yugoslavia (native)
- California (introduced)
- Czechoslovakia (introduced)
- Great Britain (introduced)
- New South Wales (introduced)
- New Zealand North (introduced)
- New Zealand South (introduced)
- South Australia (introduced)
- Tasmania (introduced)
- Victoria (introduced)
- Western Australia (introduced)
Additional Images
Fruit
Taken May 13, 2021 by E T (cc-by-sa)
Taken Apr 15, 2013 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)
Taken Apr 15, 2006 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)
Taken Apr 15, 2006 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)
Taken May 15, 2019 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)
Leaf
Taken Nov 26, 2022 by Peter Hantson (cc-by-sa)
Taken Apr 17, 2020 by Kevin Jouannaux (cc-by-sa)
Taken Mar 1, 2022 by jacques maréchal (cc-by-sa)
Taken Apr 15, 2021 by Albert Mallol Camprubí (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jan 14, 2022 by Sabine Suriaut (cc-by-sa)
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Habit
Taken Feb 18, 2005 by EOL − Keir Morse (cc-by-nc-sa)
Taken Mar 19, 2004 by Tela Botanica − Errol Vela (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jun 26, 2013 by Tela Botanica − George FOWLER (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jun 26, 2013 by Tela Botanica − George FOWLER (cc-by-sa)
Taken Mar 23, 2017 by Tela Botanica − Errol VELA (cc-by-sa)
Flower
Taken Jan 31, 2022 by Tharunoju Laxman kumar (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jan 31, 2022 by Tharunoju Laxman kumar (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jul 13, 2018 by Teresa Coeur (cc-by-sa)
Taken May 13, 2021 by E T (cc-by-sa)
Taken Apr 15, 2007 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)
Bark
Taken Feb 17, 2020 by arno Foppe (cc-by-sa)
Taken Apr 15, 2013 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)
Taken May 13, 2013 by Tela Botanica − Bertrand BUI (cc-by-sa)
Other
Taken May 15, 2019 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)
Taken May 13, 2013 by Tela Botanica − Bertrand BUI (cc-by-sa)
Taken Apr 1, 2014 by Tela Botanica − Geneviève Botti (cc-by-sa)
Taken May 13, 2013 by Tela Botanica − Bertrand BUI (cc-by-sa)
Taken May 13, 2013 by Tela Botanica − Bertrand BUI (cc-by-sa)
Sources
- WFO (No URL)
- IPNI (No URL)
- GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/2914590)
- POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:750280-1)
- PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Galium murale (L.) All.)