Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Genus:
Species:
karstenii
ID:
1281369

Status:
valid

Authors:
Briq.

Source:
tro

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Annuaire Conserv. Jard. Bot. Genève 17: 336. 1914

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001280707



Common Names

  • Valeriana Karstenii
  • Karsten's Valeriana
  • Valeriana Tree


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Description

Valeriana karstenii (also called Karsten's Valerian, among many other common names) is a small herb native to South America. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers. It typically grows in wet sclerophyll forests and heathlands.

Uses & Benefits

Valeriana karstenii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Valeriana karstenii has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. Seedlings have two, oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Valeriana karstenii is a tropical shrub native to South America. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. The soil should be well-draining and slightly acidic. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months. Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring to keep the plant compact and encourage new growth.

Where to Find Valeriana karstenii

Valeriana karstenii is native to South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Valeriana karstenii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Valeriana karstenii?

Valeriana karstenii

What is the family of Valeriana karstenii?

Valerianaceae

Where is Valeriana karstenii found?

Colombia

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,

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