Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Genus:
Species:
galeottianum
ID:
427487

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Martens & Galeotti

Source:
ksu

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Roy. Sci. Bruxelles 11(1): 124 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000426819



Common Names

  • Valerian Galeottianum
  • Galeottianum's Valerian
  • Galeottianum's Root


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Synonyms

  • Astrephia pratensis Benth. [unknown]

Description

Valeriana galeottianum (also called Galeotti's 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 galeottianum 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 galeottianum 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 galeottianum 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 galeottianum

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

Valeriana galeottianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Valeriana galeottianum?

Valeriana galeottianum

What is the common name of Valeriana galeottianum?

Galeotti's Valerian

What is the natural habitat of Valeriana galeottianum?

Valeriana galeottianum 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

Martin Martens (1797-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Martens' in the authors string.
Henri Guillaume Galeotti (1814-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Galeotti' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:859807-1: Based on the initial data import