Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Genus:
Species:
pyricarpa
ID:
1253118

Status:
valid

Authors:
Borsini

Source:
tro

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Pl. Argent. 2: 337 (1944)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001252456



Common Names

  • Valeriana pyricarpa
  • Pyricarpa Valeriana
  • Pyricarpa's Valeriana


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Description

Valeriana pyricarpa (also called 'Pyricarp Valerian', among many other common names) is a small perennial herb native to North America. It has a single stem and grows up to 1 meter tall. Its leaves are simple, alternate, and lanceolate. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in temperate climates.

Uses & Benefits

Valeriana pyricarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a source of food for wildlife, and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Valeriana pyricarpa are white and have four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Valeriana pyricarpa can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained potting mix. The seedlings should be kept moist until they are established. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several sections and each section should be replanted in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Valeriana pyricarpa

Valeriana pyricarpa can be found in the Mediterranean region, particularly in Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.

Valeriana pyricarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Valeriana pyricarpa?

Valeriana pyricarpa

What is the common name of Valeriana pyricarpa?

Pyricarpa valerian

What is the habitat of Valeriana pyricarpa?

It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland 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,

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