Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Genus:
Species:
erikae
ID:
1410885

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Graebn.) Christenh. & Byng

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 0.269444444. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423350

Common Names

  • Valerian
  • Valeriana Erikae
  • Erikae

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Description

Valeriana erikae (also called Erik's Valerian, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Valerianaceae family. It is a herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Europe and Asia, and it grows in moist, grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Valeriana erikae 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 erikae has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Valeriana erikae is a drought-tolerant, evergreen shrub that grows in dry, rocky soils. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a sandy, well-drained soil. Once established, the plant requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Valeriana erikae

Valeriana erikae can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Valeriana erikae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Valeriana erikae?

Valeriana erikae

What is the common name of Valeriana erikae?

Common name of Valeriana erikae is not known

Where is Valeriana erikae found?

Valeriana erikae is found in the Mediterranean region

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

Paul Graebner (1871-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Graebn.' in the authors string.
Maarten J.M. Christenhusz (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenh.' in the authors string.
James W. Byng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Byng' in the authors string.