Status:
valid
Authors:
Popov & Kult.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Trudy Turkestansk. Gosud. Univ. 4: 65 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000426803
Common Names
- Chionophila Valerian
- Chionophila Valeriana
- Chionophila
Description
Valeriana chionophila (also called Snowy Valerian, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in rocky and sandy soils, and is often found in grasslands and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Valeriana chionophila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Valeriana chionophila has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Valeriana chionophila is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized once a year in spring. Deadheading spent flowers will encourage more blooms.
Where to Find Valeriana chionophila
Valeriana chionophila can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana.
Valeriana chionophila FAQ
What is the scientific name of Valeriana chionophila?
Valeriana chionophila
What is the family of Valeriana chionophila?
Valerianaceae
What is the common name of Valeriana chionophila?
Chionophilous Valerian
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,