Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Genus:
Species:
borsinii
ID:
426038

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rossow

Source:
ksu

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Parodiana 8: 3 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000425370



Common Names

  • Valeriana Borsinii
  • Borsin's Valerian
  • Borsin's Heliotrope


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Description

Valeriana borsinii (also called Borsin's valerian, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus region. It has a short, thick stem and small, white flowers. It grows in moist meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Valeriana borsinii 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 borsinii has small, blue-violet 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 borsinii 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 borsinii

Valeriana borsinii is native to parts of Asia. It is typically found in moist, shady areas.

Valeriana borsinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Valeriana borsinii?

Valeriana borsinii

What is the family of Valeriana borsinii?

Valerianaceae

What is the common name of Valeriana borsinii?

Borsin's 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,