Status:
valid
Authors:
Killip
Source:
tro
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 18: 500 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001267464
Common Names
- Valeriana Stenophylla
- Stenophylla Valeriana
- Valeriana Stenophylla
Description
Valeriana stenophylla (also called Narrow-leaved Valeriana, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 3 meters tall. It is native to South America and is found in dry and moist forests. It has alternate, simple leaves with entire margins and small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Valeriana stenophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Valeriana stenophylla has white flowers with yellow centers and long, thin seed pods. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and spindly with small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Valeriana stenophylla is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to Europe and Asia. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in containers in a cold frame in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Valeriana stenophylla
Valeriana stenophylla is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.
Valeriana stenophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Valeriana stenophylla?
Valeriana stenophylla
What is the common name of Valeriana stenophylla?
Stenophylla Valeriana
What is the natural habitat of Valeriana stenophylla?
It is native to Mexico
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,