Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Genus:
Species:
himachalensis
ID:
427339

Status:
valid

Authors:
V.Prakash & Mehrotra

Source:
ksu

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Rheedea 4: 70 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000426671



Common Names

  • Himachalensis Valeriana
  • Himachalensis Valerian
  • Himachalensis Valerian Plant


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Description

Valeriana himachalensis (also called Himachal Valerian, among many other common names) is a small perennial herb with white flowers. It is native to the Himalayas and grows in moist, shady areas such as woodlands and stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Valeriana himachalensis is a small, low-growing plant that is often used in gardens and flower beds. It has a pleasant scent and is often used in potpourri and sachets. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including headaches, colds, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Valeriana himachalensis is a white, five-petaled flower. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Valeriana himachalensis is a perennial herb that can be grown from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation can be done by division in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame.

Where to Find Valeriana himachalensis

Valeriana himachalensis can be found in the Himalayas and parts of India.

Valeriana himachalensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Valeriana himachalensis?

Valeriana himachalensis

What is the common name of Valeriana himachalensis?

Valeriana himachalensis

What is the natural habitat of Valeriana himachalensis?

Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

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

Bishan N. Mehrotra (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mehrotra' in the authors string.
Ved Prakash (1957-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.Prakash' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:979109-1: Based on the initial data import