Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Genus:
Species:
quiroana
ID:
418726

Status:
valid

Authors:
Xena

Source:
cmp

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Fl. Venez. 5(1): 240. 1992

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000418058



Common Names

  • Valeriana quiroana
  • Quiroana Valeriana
  • Valeriana


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Synonyms

  • Valeriana foliosa Pittier & Killip [unknown]

Description

Valeriana quiroana (also called Quiroa valerian, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a sprawling habit and grows in grasslands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Valeriana quiroana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for its diuretic, antiseptic, and astringent properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Valeriana quiroana is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, flattened, and round seed. The seedlings are small, with two opposite leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Valeriana quiroana is a fast-growing, perennial herb that can be grown from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best to sow the seeds directly into the garden in the spring. The seeds should be planted about 1/4 inch deep and spaced about 6 inches apart. Once established, it will need regular watering and fertilizing. Propagation can be done by taking stem cuttings in the spring or summer and rooting them in moist soil.

Where to Find Valeriana quiroana

Valeriana quiroana is native to Peru and can be found in moist areas.

Valeriana quiroana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Valeriana quiroana?

Valeriana quiroana

What is the common name of Valeriana quiroana?

Quiroa Valeriana

What is the natural habitat of Valeriana quiroana?

Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

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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