Family:
Rubiaceae
Asperula gemella
Twin-leaf Bedstraw
Other Names: Northern Woodruff
Regional Subspecies:
n/a
Occurrence:
Habit:
Perennial forb. Hairless to nearly hairless, with long linear leaves to 30cm long. Weak climbing stems. Flowers: Sep-Dec.
Habitat & Site Preference:
Variety of vegetation types in moist situations, in dappled shade or partial sun. Prefers 300 – 500 mm rainfall in the Riverina.
Seed Collection and Propagation:
Collect seed (no treatment needed) or propagate from cuttings. Frost tolerant.
Values and Uses:
Can grow as low groundcover. Part of a diverse native annual groundcover.