Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Genus:
Species:
discoidea
ID:
427499

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Willd.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1797

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4 , 1: 184 (1797)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000426831



Common Names

  • Valeriana Discoidea
  • Discoidea Valerian
  • Discoidea's Valerian


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Synonyms

  • Valerianella sicula Link [unknown]
  • Valerianella discoidea (L.) Loisel. [unknown]
  • Valerianella platyloba Dufr. [unknown]
  • Fedia coronata Gaertn. [unknown]
  • Fedia discoidea (L.) Mirb. [unknown]
  • Fedia platyloba (Dufr.) Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Fedia rotata Rchb. [unknown]
  • Fedia sicula Guss. [unknown]
  • Valeriana locusta discoidea L. [unknown]

Description

Valeriana discoidea (also called Disc-shaped Valerian, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It grows in rocky and sandy soils, and is often found in grasslands and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Valeriana discoidea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent. It has anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties and can be used to treat anxiety, insomnia, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Valeriana discoidea 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 discoidea is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a wide range of soils. It is best grown in a sheltered location and can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Valeriana discoidea

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

Valeriana discoidea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Valeriana discoidea?

Valeriana discoidea

What is the common name of Valeriana discoidea?

Discoid Valerian

What is the natural habitat of Valeriana discoidea?

Valeriana discoidea is native to the Mediterranean region

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,

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:859751-1: Based on the initial data import