Family:
Rubiaceae
Asperula conferta
Common Woodruff
Other Names:
Regional Subspecies:
n/a
Occurrence:
Habit:
Spreading perennial herb, 50 cm to 1 m high, 20-50 cm wide. Narrow leaves to 1 cm long in whorls of 4 or 6, often reflexed. Small white flowers on short stalks (Sep-Dec).
Habitat & Site Preference:
Wide range of vegetation communities, including woodlands, grasslands, and mallee. Prefers dappled shade or partial sun. Frost and drought tolerant. Responds rapidly to spring rains. Prefers 300 – 500 mm rainfall in the Riverina.
Seed Collection and Propagation:
Collect seed Nov-Feb. Propagate from seed (no treatment needed) or cuttings.
Values and Uses:
Summer flowering resource for small insects.