Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Genus:
Species:
officinalis
ID:
427621

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 31 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000426953



Common Names

  • Garden Valerian
  • Garden Valerian Root
  • Garden Valerian Herb


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Synonyms

  • Valeriana sinensis J.F.Gmel. [unknown]
  • Valeriana lyratifolia Sumnev. [unknown]
  • Valeriana lucida DC. [unknown]
  • Valeriana jacutica Sumnev. [unknown]
  • Valeriana kuminoviana Sumnev. [unknown]
  • Valeriana dahurica Sumnev. [unknown]
  • Valeriana elodea Sumnev. [unknown]
  • Valeriana vulgaris Bubani [unknown]
  • Valeriana transbaicalensis Sumnev. [unknown]
  • Valeriana multiceps Wallr. [unknown]
  • Valeriana major Pall. [unknown]
  • Valeriana alternifolia angustifolia (Kom.) S.H.Li [unknown]
  • Valeriana alternifolia verticillata (Kom.) S.X.Li [unknown]
  • Valeriana officinalis latifolia Briq. [unknown]
  • Valeriana baltica Pleijel [unknown]
  • Valeriana alternifolia Bunge [unknown]
  • Valeriana exaltata J.C.Mikan ex Pohl [unknown]
  • Valeriana officinalis baltica Á.Löve & D.Löve [unknown]
  • Valeriana officinalis exaltata Soó [unknown]
  • Valeriana pseudoumbrosa Vorosch. [unknown]
  • Valeriana stubendorfii Kreyer ex Kom. [unknown]
  • Valeriana officinalis angustifolia Miq. [unknown]
  • Valeriana chinensis Kreyer ex Komarov [unknown]
  • Valeriana nipponica Nakai ex Kitag. [unknown]
  • Valeriana leiocarpa Kitag. [unknown]
  • Valeriana officinalis officinalis [unknown]
  • Valeriana officinalis alternifolia (Bunge) Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Valeriana stubendorfii angustifolia Kom. [unknown]
  • Valeriana subbipinnatifolia A.I.Baranov [unknown]
  • Valeriana alternifolia angustifolia (Kom.) Kitag. [unknown]
  • Valeriana pseudofficinalis C.Y.Cheng & H.B.Chen [unknown]
  • Valeriana stubendorfiana Sumnev. [unknown]
  • Valeriana alternifolia stubendorfiana (Sumn.) Vorosch. [unknown]
  • Valeriana alternifolia pseudocoreana Vorosch. [unknown]
  • Valeriana coreana pseudoumbrosa (Vorosch.) Vorosch. [unknown]
  • Valeriana alternifolia stubendorfii (Kreyer ex Kom.) Vorosch. [unknown]
  • Valeriana officinalis sarkanyi Soó [unknown]

Description

Valeriana officinalis (also called Common Valerian, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Himalayas. It has a thick, woody stem and its leaves are lanceolate and toothed. It is found in moist, shady areas such as forests and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Valeriana officinalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent. It has anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties and can be used to treat anxiety, insomnia, and headaches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Valeriana officinalis sub. collina (Wallr.) Nyman
Valeriana officinalis sub. nemorensis (B.Turk) F.Martini & Soldano

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Valeriana officinalis has white flowers with a yellow center. Seed: The seeds of Valeriana officinalis are small, black and round. Seedlings: Valeriana officinalis seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Valeriana officinalis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted to their permanent positions in late spring or early summer. Division is best done in spring or early autumn. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller divisions and grow them on in a cold frame until they are established.

Where to Find Valeriana officinalis

Valeriana officinalis can be found in Europe, Asia, and North Africa.

Valeriana officinalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Valeriana officinalis?

Valeriana officinalis

What is the common name of Valeriana officinalis?

Common Valerian

What is the natural habitat of Valeriana officinalis?

Valeriana officinalis is native to the Mediterranean region

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