Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Genus:
Species:
rubra
ID:
427554

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000426886



Common Names

  • Red Valerian
  • Greater Red Valerian
  • Spiked Red Valerian


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Synonyms

  • Kentranthus ruber (L.) Druce [unknown]
  • Ocymastrum sibthorpii (Heldr. & Sart. ex Boiss.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Ocymastrum rubrum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Valeriana alba Mazziari [unknown]
  • Valeriana hortensis Garsault [unknown]
  • Centranthus latifolius Dufr. [unknown]
  • Centranthus marinus Gray [unknown]
  • Centranthus maritimus DC. [unknown]
  • Centranthus ruber (L.) DC. [unknown]
  • Centranthus ruber sibthorpii (Heldr. & Sart. ex Boiss.) Halácsy [unknown]
  • Centranthus ruber sibthorpii (Heldr. & Sart. ex Boiss.) Hayek [valid]
  • Centranthus ruber velenovskyi (Vandas) I.Richardson [unknown]
  • Centranthus sibthorpii Heldr. & Sartori [unknown]
  • Centranthus velenovskyi Vandas [unknown]
  • Valeriana florida Salisb. [unknown]
  • Centranthus maritimus Gray [unknown]

Description

Valeriana rubra (also called Red Valerian, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It has long, thin stems and lance-shaped leaves that are green on top and white underneath. The flowers are white or pink and bloom in the summer. It grows in moist, shady areas such as meadows and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Valeriana rubra is used in traditional medicine for its sedative and calming properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Valeriana rubra is white or pink and has five petals. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Valeriana rubra is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and grows best in moist, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.

Where to Find Valeriana rubra

Valeriana rubra can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and wet woods in North America, Europe, and temperate Asia.

Valeriana rubra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Valeriana rubra?

Valeriana rubra

What is the family of Valeriana rubra?

Valerianaceae

What is the common name of Valeriana rubra?

Valerian

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,