Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Genus:
Species:
inconspicua
ID:
1144518

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wedd.) Höck

Source:
tro

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 3: 55 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001143856



Common Names

  • Valeriana inconspicua
  • Inconspicua Valeriana
  • Unobtrusive Valeriana


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Description

Valeriana inconspicua (also called Inconspicuous Valerian, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with white or pink flowers. It is native to Europe and is found in meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Valeriana inconspicua is used as a sedative and to treat anxiety, insomnia, and restlessness. It is also used to treat headaches, migraines, and muscle spasms. It is also used as a digestive aid and to treat menstrual cramps.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Valeriana inconspicua is white or pink, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Valeriana inconspicua can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist soil. It should be planted in the spring or early summer. The plant can be divided in the spring or early summer. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in the spring in a cold frame. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. The plants should be spaced about 18 inches apart.

Where to Find Valeriana inconspicua

Valeriana inconspicua can be found in the western United States, from California to Texas and north to Montana and Wyoming.

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

Hugh Algernon Weddell (1819-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wedd.' in the authors string.
Fernando Höck (1858-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Höck' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:859873-1: Based on the initial data import