Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Genus:
Species:
pulvinata
ID:
1410862

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rauh & Willer) Christenh. & Byng

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 0.270138889. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423327



Common Names

  • Valeriana pulvinata
  • Pulvinata Valeriana
  • Pulvinate Valerian


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Description

Valeriana pulvinata (also called cushion valerian, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas, China, and Japan. It typically grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and along streams. It has thick, round leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Valeriana pulvinata is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used to reduce inflammation, improve circulation, and treat urinary tract infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Valeriana pulvinata has small, white flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.

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Where to Find Valeriana pulvinata

Valeriana pulvinata can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Valeriana pulvinata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Valeriana pulvinata?

Valeriana pulvinata

What are the common names of Valeriana pulvinata?

Cushion Valerian, Cushion Valeriana

What is the natural habitat of Valeriana pulvinata?

Valeriana pulvinata is native to Europe and Asia.

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

Maarten J.M. Christenhusz (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenh.' in the authors string.
Werner Rauh (1913-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rauh' in the authors string.
James W. Byng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Byng' in the authors string.
K.H. Willer (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willer' in the authors string.