Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Genus:
Species:
colchica
ID:
427464

Status:
valid

Authors:
Utkin

Source:
ksu

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Glavn. Bot. Sada R.S.F.S.R. 2: 160 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000426796



Common Names

  • Colchic Valerian
  • Colchic Valeriana
  • Colchic


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Description

Valeriana colchica (also called Colchian Valerian, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to the Caucasus Mountains in Russia. It has long, thin stems and lance-shaped leaves that are green on top and white underneath. The flowers are white or pink and bloom in the summer. It grows in moist, shady areas such as meadows and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Valeriana colchica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Valeriana colchica has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Valeriana colchica is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized once a year in spring. Deadheading spent flowers will encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Valeriana colchica

Valeriana colchica can be found in the Caucasus region of Eastern Europe.

Valeriana colchica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Valeriana colchica?

Valeriana colchica

What is the family of Valeriana colchica?

Valerianaceae

What is the common name of Valeriana colchica?

Colchic 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,