Galium odoratum
Galium odoratum, commonly known as sweet Woodruff, is a fragrant perennial herb native to European forests. Renowned for its delicate white flowers and vanilla-scented leaves, it has a long history in traditional medicine. It is frequently used for its calming properties and its role in flavoring various herbal infusions.
- Scientific name: Galium odoratum
- Family: Rubiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and order Gentianales, it is a member of the Rubiaceae family. Ultimately, it is identified by its genus, Galium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Rubiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Galium | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, known as Galium odoratum, exhibits a specific geographical range across the northern regions of the continent. In Northern Europe, it can be found growing within the borders of Denmark. Its distribution also extends to the Scandinavian landscapes of Norway and Finland. Furthermore, the species is present across the islands of Great Britain and Ireland. Together, these locations define its primary habitat within the Northern European territory.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
Chemicals
Galium odoratum has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include chlorogenic acid, coumarin, rutin.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coumarin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Galium odoratum has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, urinary tract infections.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| urinary tract infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |