Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Genus:
Species:
corynodes
ID:
427435

Status:
valid

Authors:
Borsini

Source:
ksu

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Pl. Argent. 2: 341 (1944)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000426767

Common Names

  • Corynodes Valerian
  • Corynodes Heliotrope
  • Corynodes Garden Heliotrope

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Description

Valeriana corynodes (also called Corynodes Valerian, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. 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 corynodes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Valeriana corynodes has white and pink flowers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Valeriana corynodes is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is best grown in a sheltered location, as it is susceptible to wind damage. It should be watered regularly and fertilized once a year in spring. Deadheading spent flowers will encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Valeriana corynodes

Valeriana corynodes can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana.

Valeriana corynodes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Valeriana corynodes?

Valeriana corynodes

What is the family of Valeriana corynodes?

Valerianaceae

What is the common name of Valeriana corynodes?

Corynodes 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,