Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Genus:
Species:
asarifolia
ID:
426002

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dufr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1811

Citation Micro:
Hist. Nat. Valér. : 44 (1811)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000425334



Common Names

  • Valeriana Asarifolia
  • Asarum-leaved Valerian
  • Asarum-leaved Heliotrope


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Description

Valeriana asarifolia (also called Asarum-leaved Valerian, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It is found in meadows, roadsides and disturbed sites. It has lance-shaped leaves and small, white to pinkish flowers in a terminal spike.

Uses & Benefits

Valeriana asarifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders, skin diseases, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Valeriana asarifolia has small, purple flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are slender and have small, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Valeriana asarifolia is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, including clay. It is drought tolerant once established. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and cuttings can be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Valeriana asarifolia

Valeriana asarifolia is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

Valeriana asarifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Valeriana asarifolia?

Valeriana asarifolia

What is the family of Valeriana asarifolia?

Valerianaceae

What is the common name of Valeriana asarifolia?

Asarum-leaved 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,

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