Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Genus:
Species:
hsui
ID:
1323363

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.J.Jung

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 89: 47 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335817



Common Names

  • Valeriana hsui
  • Hsu's Valeriana
  • Hsui Valeriana


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Description

Valeriana hsui (also called Hsu's Valerian, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to China. It has a single stem and produces white or pink flowers. It is found in alpine meadows and grasslands at elevations of 2,000–4,000 m. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Valeriana hsui is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Valeriana hsui is white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Valeriana hsui is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is best to sow seeds in the spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in moist soil.

Where to Find Valeriana hsui

Valeriana hsui is native to the cloud forests of Colombia.

Valeriana hsui FAQ

What is the scientific name of Valeriana hsui?

Valeriana hsui

What is the common name of Valeriana hsui?

Hsu's Valeriana

Where is Valeriana hsui found?

It is found in China

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

Ming Jer Jung: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.J.Jung' in the authors string.