Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Genus:
Species:
tunuyanense
ID:
750196

Status:
valid

Authors:
Méndez

Source:
ksu

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Darwiniana 48: 201 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749529



Common Names

  • Valeriana tunuyanense
  • Tunuyan valeriana
  • Tunuyan valeriana


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Description

Valeriana tunuyanense (also called 'Tunuyan Valerian' and 'Tunuyan Valerian', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with alternate leaves and white flowers. It is native to Argentina and is found in moist, open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Valeriana tunuyanense is a perennial herb that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has white, pink, or purple flowers that bloom in the summer. The plant is also used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties, such as being a diuretic and helping with digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Valeriana tunuyanense has white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have two pairs of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Valeriana tunuyanense can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in autumn or spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Valeriana tunuyanense

Valeriana tunuyanense can be found in the Tunuyan Valley in Mendoza Province, Argentina.

Valeriana tunuyanense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Valeriana tunuyanense?

Valeriana tunuyanense

What is the family of Valeriana tunuyanense?

Valerianaceae

What is the common name of Valeriana tunuyanense?

Tunuyan 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,

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