Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Genus:
Species:
flaccidissima
ID:
1220841

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maxim.

Source:
tro

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg , sér. 3, 12: 228 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001220179



Common Names

  • Valeriana flaccidissima
  • Flaccidissima Valeriana
  • Flaccid Valerian


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Description

Valeriana flaccidissima (also called Flaccid Valerian, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with white flowers. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in moist meadows, woodlands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Valeriana flaccidissima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Valeriana flaccidissima has white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves and white stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Valeriana flaccidissima is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Division should be done in late summer or early fall and the divisions should be kept moist until they have rooted. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Valeriana flaccidissima

Valeriana flaccidissima can be found in the mountains of Mexico.

Valeriana flaccidissima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Valeriana flaccidissima?

Valeriana flaccidissima

What is the natural habitat of Valeriana flaccidissima?

It is found in moist meadows and grasslands in Japan

What is the common name of Valeriana flaccidissima?

Japanese 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,

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