Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Genus:
Species:
spicata
ID:
426067

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Turcz.) Briq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Annuaire Conserv. Jard. Bot. Genève 17: 354 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000425399



Common Names

  • Valeriana Spicata
  • Spiked Valerian
  • Spiked Heliotrope


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Synonyms

  • Valeriana cordifolia (Wedd.) Höck [unknown]
  • Phyllactis cordifolia Wedd. [unknown]
  • Amblyorhinum spicatum Turcz. [unknown]
  • Porteria rotundifolia H.Karst. [unknown]

Description

Valeriana spicata (also called spiked valerian, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus region. It has a short, thick stem and small, white flowers. It grows in moist meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Valeriana spicata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders, skin diseases, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Valeriana spicata has small, white or pink flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Valeriana spicata is a hardy perennial that can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden and will bloom from mid-summer to early fall.

Where to Find Valeriana spicata

Valeriana spicata is native to parts of Asia. It is typically found in moist, shady areas.

Valeriana spicata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Valeriana spicata?

Valeriana spicata

What is the family of Valeriana spicata?

Valerianaceae

What is the common name of Valeriana spicata?

Spiked 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2462405: Based on the initial data import
Nikolai Turczaninov (1796-1864): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Turcz.' in the authors string.
John Isaac Briquet (1870-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Briq.' in the authors string.