Status:
valid
Authors:
Quézel & Contandr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Candollea xx. 79.(1965), designat. typi omissa; et in Taxon, xvi. 240(1967), cum typo.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000427023
Common Names
- Phitosiana Valerian
- Valeriana phitosiana
- Phitosiana Valerian Root
Description
Valeriana phitosiana (also called Greek Valerian, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the western United States. It grows up to 1 m tall and has a hairy stem with lanceolate leaves. It is found in moist meadows, streambanks, and other wet areas.
Uses & Benefits
Valeriana phitosiana is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and for medicinal purposes. It is also used in landscaping and as a source of food and forage.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Valeriana phitosiana has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have bright green, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Valeriana phitosiana is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed in spring or autumn, or divided in spring or autumn. It is best grown in a sheltered position in a sunny spot.
Where to Find Valeriana phitosiana
Valeriana phitosiana is native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.
Valeriana phitosiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Valeriana phitosiana?
Valeriana phitosiana
What is the common name of Valeriana phitosiana?
Phitos's Valerian
What is the natural habitat of Valeriana phitosiana?
Valeriana phitosiana is found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures in South America.
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,