Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Genus:
Species:
tangutica
ID:
1225806

Status:
valid

Authors:
Batalin

Source:
tro

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada 13: 375 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001225144



Common Names

  • Valeriana Tangutica
  • Valeriana Tangut
  • Valeriana Chinese


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Description

Valeriana tangutica (also called Tangut Valeriana, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It has white flowers with yellow centers, and its leaves are dark green and glossy. It is native to China, and is found in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Valeriana tangutica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil on slopes and embankments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Valeriana tangutica is a white or yellowish-white, with a yellowish-green throat. The seed is a small, ellipsoid nutlet. The seedlings are slender and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Valeriana tangutica is a fast-growing plant that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Valeriana tangutica

Valeriana tangutica is native to the Himalayan region, including Tibet, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Valeriana tangutica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Valeriana tangutica?

Valeriana tangutica

What is the common name of Valeriana tangutica?

Tangut Valerian

What is the natural habitat of Valeriana tangutica?

Grassy slopes and meadows in the Himalayas

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,