Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Genus:
Species:
leschenaultii
ID:
427372

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 4: 640 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000426704



Common Names

  • Leschenault's Valerian
  • Leschenault's Heliotrope
  • Leschenault's Garden Heliotrope


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Synonyms

  • Valeriana aquatica Schltdl. ex C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Valeriana brunoniana Wight & Arn. [unknown]

Description

Valeriana leschenaultii (also called Leschenault's Valerian, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a rosette of basal leaves and small white flowers. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Valeriana leschenaultii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Valeriana leschenaultii has white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Valeriana leschenaultii is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 meter in height. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination, which can take up to two weeks. Divisions should be taken from mature plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. They should be kept moist until they have established, which can take up to two months.

Where to Find Valeriana leschenaultii

Valeriana leschenaultii is native to the southeastern United States, from Virginia to Florida and west to Texas.

Valeriana leschenaultii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Valeriana leschenaultii?

Valeriana leschenaultii

What is the common name of Valeriana leschenaultii?

Leschenault's Valerian

What is the natural habitat of Valeriana leschenaultii?

Woodlands and meadows

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,