Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Genus:
Species:
cardamines
ID:
425897

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Bieb.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1808

Citation Micro:
Fl. Taur.-Caucas. 1: 24 (1808)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000425229



Common Names

  • Cuckoo Flower
  • Lady's Smock
  • Milkmaids


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Description

Valeriana cardamines (also called Cuckoo-flower, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has small, round leaves and white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as meadows, woodlands, and along streambanks.

Uses & Benefits

Valeriana cardamines is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive yellow flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments such as headaches, colds, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Valeriana cardamines has small, white flowers with yellow centres. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate, with thin stems and long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Valeriana cardamines is a tropical plant that is best cultivated in warm, humid climates with temperatures ranging from 65-85°F (18-29°C). It prefers bright, indirect sunlight and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by division of the plant or by seed.

Where to Find Valeriana cardamines

Valeriana cardamines can be found in the mountains of central and southern Europe.

Valeriana cardamines FAQ

What is the scientific name of Valeriana cardamines?

Valeriana cardamines

What is the common name of Valeriana cardamines?

Cuckoo flower

What is the family of Valeriana cardamines?

Valerianaceae

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,