Valeriana maipoana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maipoana
ID:
511249
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ravenna
Source:
ksu
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Onira 11: 37 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000510581
Common Names
- Maipo Valerian
- Maipo Valeriana
- Maipo Garden Heliotrope
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Valeriana maipoana (also called Chilean valerian, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized herb native to Chile. It has small, ovate-shaped leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers. It grows in moist, acidic soils in temperate forests and shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Valeriana maipoana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, inflammation, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Valeriana maipoana is yellow-orange in color and has a tubular shape. The seed is small, black in color and has a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a few small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Valeriana maipoana is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. To cultivate, sow the seeds in a cold frame in the spring or take cuttings in the summer. It is best to keep the soil moist and mulch around the base of the plant to help retain moisture.
Where to Find Valeriana maipoana
Valeriana maipoana is native to Chile and can be found in the Andes Mountains.
Valeriana maipoana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Valeriana maipoana?
Valeriana maipoana
What is the common name of Valeriana maipoana?
Maipo Valerian
What is the natural habitat of Valeriana maipoana?
It is native to South America and grows in moist, shady areas in tropical and subtropical forests.
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
Pierfelice Ravenna (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ravenna' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77091020-1: Based on the initial data import