Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Genus:
Species:
humahuacuensis
ID:
1271843

Status:
valid

Authors:
Borsini

Source:
tro

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Pl. Argent. 2: 315 (1944)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001271181



Common Names

  • Valeriana Humahuacuensis
  • Humahuaca Valerian
  • Humahuaca Valeriana


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Description

Valeriana humahuacuensis (also called Humahuaca Valerian, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to the Andean regions of South America. It grows in moist, shady areas and can reach up to 0.6 meters in height.

Uses & Benefits

Valeriana humahuacuensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a number of benefits, including providing shade, providing food and shelter for wildlife, and helping to prevent soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Valeriana humahuacuensis is small, white in color, and has five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Valeriana humahuacuensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a well-draining potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Valeriana humahuacuensis

Valeriana humahuacuensis is native to Peru and can be found in high elevation grasslands.

Valeriana humahuacuensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Valeriana humahuacuensis?

Valeriana humahuacuensis

What is the common name of Valeriana humahuacuensis?

Humahuaca Valerian

What type of plant is Valeriana humahuacuensis?

Herb

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,