Status:
valid
Authors:
(Fisch. & C.A.Mey.) Byng & Christenh.
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 0.26875. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423341
Common Names
- Valeriana brachystemon
- Brachystemon Valeriana
- Short-stalked Valerian
Uses & Benefits
Valeriana brachystemon is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used to reduce inflammation, improve circulation, and treat urinary tract infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Valeriana brachystemon has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Valeriana brachystemon is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It is a low-growing, mat-forming plant with small, leathery, gray-green leaves. It is drought-tolerant and prefers well-drained soils. Propagation is best done from seed, which should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings have emerged, they can be transplanted into their permanent location.
Where to Find Valeriana brachystemon
Valeriana brachystemon can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Valeriana brachystemon FAQ
What is the scientific name of Valeriana brachystemon?
Valeriana brachystemon
What are the common names of Valeriana brachystemon?
Bracted Valerian, Bracted Valeriana
What is the natural habitat of Valeriana brachystemon?
Valeriana brachystemon is native to Europe and Asia.
Species in the Valeriana genus
Valeriana quiroana,
Valeriana cardamines,
Valeriana angustifolia,
Valeriana apula,
Valeriana beddomei,
Valeriana asarifolia,
Valeriana armena,
Valeriana ajanensis,
Valeriana alliariifolia,
Valeriana bertiscea,
Valeriana alpestris,
Valeriana braunii-blanquetii,
Valeriana bractescens,
Valeriana borsinii,
Valeriana bolkarica,
Valeriana boelckei,
Valeriana capitata,
Valeriana calcitrapae,
Valeriana stolonifera,
Valeriana spicata,
Valeriana sorbifolia,
Valeriana speluncaria,
Valeriana carnosa,
Valeriana hebecarpa,
Valeriana hookeriana,
Valeriana himalayana,
Valeriana himachalensis,
Valeriana grandifolia,
Valeriana granataea,
Valeriana gracilipes,
Valeriana macrorhiza,
Valeriana leucocarpa,
Valeriana leschenaultii,
Valeriana leptothyrsos,
Valeriana lasiocarpa,
Valeriana laxiflora,
Valeriana leucophaea,
Valeriana longiflora,
Valeriana locusta,
Valeriana jaeschkii,
Valeriana italica,
Valeriana hunzikeri,
Valeriana kurtziana,
Valeriana kassarica,
Valeriana kamelinii,
Valeriana jelenevskyi,
Valeriana crinii,
Valeriana corynodes,
Valeriana cornucopiae,
Valeriana cyclophylla,
Species in the Caprifoliaceae family
Bassecoia bretschneideri,
Bassecoia siamensis,
Bassecoia hookeri,
Cephalaria duzceensis,
Cephalaria alpina,
Cephalaria ambrosioides,
Cephalaria anatolica,
Cephalaria aristata,
Cephalaria armeniaca,
Cephalaria armerioides,
Cephalaria armoraciifolia,
Cephalaria attenuata,
Cephalaria axillaris,
Cephalaria aytachii,
Cephalaria balansae,
Cephalaria balkharica,
Cephalaria beijiangensis,
Cephalaria calcarea,
Cephalaria cedrorum,
Cephalaria charadzeae,
Cephalaria cilicica,
Cephalaria coriacea,
Cephalaria dagestanica,
Cephalaria decurrens,
Cephalaria demetrii,
Cephalaria dichaetophora,
Cephalaria dirmilensis,
Cephalaria ekimiana,
Cephalaria elazigensis,
Cephalaria elmaliensis,
Cephalaria fanourii,
Cephalaria flava,
Cephalaria foliosa,
Cephalaria galpiniana,
Cephalaria gazipashensis,
Cephalaria gigantea,
Cephalaria goetzei,
Cephalaria hakkiarica,
Cephalaria hirsuta,
Cephalaria humilis,
Cephalaria integrifolia,
Cephalaria isaurica,
Cephalaria joppensis,
Cephalaria juncea,
Cephalaria katangensis,
Cephalaria kesruanica,
Cephalaria kotschyi,
Cephalaria laevigata,
Cephalaria leucantha,
Cephalaria litvinovii,
References
James W. Byng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Byng' in the authors string.