Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Genus:
Species:
carnosa
ID:
427147

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1791

Citation Micro:
Pl. Icon. Ined. : t. 52 (1791)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000426479



Common Names

  • Valeriana carnosa
  • Carnose Valerian
  • Carnose Valeriana


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Synonyms

  • Phyllactis carnosa (Sm.) Speg. [unknown]
  • Astrephia carnosa (Sm.) Dufr. [unknown]
  • Fedia carnosa Mirb. [unknown]
  • Valeriana magellanica Lam. [unknown]

Description

Valeriana carnosa (also called Carnose Valerian, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a rosette of basal leaves and small white flowers. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Valeriana carnosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Valeriana carnosa are white or pink, with a yellow center and a short spur. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Valeriana carnosa is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagate by division in spring or by seed in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Valeriana carnosa

Valeriana carnosa is native to Europe and can be found in meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats.

Valeriana carnosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Valeriana carnosa?

Valeriana carnosa

What is the common name of Valeriana carnosa?

Fleshy Valerian

What is the natural habitat of Valeriana carnosa?

Wet meadows and marshes

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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