Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Genus:
Species:
rusbyi
ID:
1243644

Status:
valid

Authors:
Britton

Source:
tro

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 18: 264 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001242982



Common Names

  • Valeriana rusbyi
  • Rusby's Valerian
  • Rusby Valerian


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Description

Valeriana rusbyi (also called Rusby's Valerian, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial native to Bolivia, typically growing to a height of 30–60 cm. It has a spreading habit, with ovate-lanceolate leaves, and white or pink flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade, and is hardy to USDA zone 8.

Uses & Benefits

Valeriana rusbyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can also be used for erosion control on slopes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Valeriana rusbyi is a small, blue-violet corolla. The seed is a small, brown-black grain. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Valeriana rusbyi is an annual herb that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed, cuttings, or division. When grown from seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings can be taken from the stems and leaves and rooted in a moist soil mix. Division of the plant is also possible, as it will form clumps of plants. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Valeriana rusbyi

Valeriana rusbyi is native to Peru and can be found in the department of Cajamarca.

Valeriana rusbyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Valeriana rusbyi?

Valeriana rusbyi

What is the common name of Valeriana rusbyi?

Rusby's Valeriana

What is the natural habitat of Valeriana rusbyi?

It is native to China and is found in moist forests and along streams.

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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