Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Genus:
Species:
secunda
ID:
1144845

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.Eriksen

Source:
tro

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ecuador 34: 32 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001144183



Common Names

  • Valerian
  • Garden Heliotrope
  • Garden Valerian


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Description

Valeriana secunda (also called Second Valerian, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It grows up to 1m tall and has a woody stem with bright green leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, in open fields, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Valeriana secunda is used as a sedative and to treat insomnia, anxiety, and nervousness. It is also used to treat digestive issues such as bloating, gas, and indigestion. It can also be used to reduce inflammation and improve circulation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Valeriana secunda has white flowers with yellow veins. Its seeds are small and black in color. Its seedlings are small and have a single, short stem with a few leaves.

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Where to Find Valeriana secunda

Valeriana secunda can be found in the Caucasus mountains of Russia and Georgia.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-33500758: Based on the initial data import
Bente Eriksen (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Eriksen' in the authors string.