Valeriana hookeriana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hookeriana
ID:
427334
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wight & Arn.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1834
Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Ind. Orient. : 444 (1834)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000426666
Common Names
- Hookeriana Valeriana
- Hookeriana Valerian
- Hookeriana Valerian Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Valeriana hookeriana (also called Hooker's Valerian, among many other common names) is a small perennial herb with white flowers. It is native to North America and grows in moist, shady areas such as woodlands and stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Valeriana hookeriana 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 hookeriana is a white, five-petaled flower. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Valeriana hookeriana 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 hookeriana
Valeriana hookeriana can be found in the Himalayas and parts of India.
Valeriana hookeriana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Valeriana hookeriana?
Valeriana hookeriana
What is the common name of Valeriana hookeriana?
Valeriana hookeriana
What is the natural habitat of Valeriana hookeriana?
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
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
Robert Wight (1796-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wight' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:859860-1: Based on the initial data import