Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Genus:
Species:
venusta
ID:
1225803

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.Q.Qiu

Source:
tro

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Yunnan. 8: 45 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001225141



Common Names

  • Valeriana Venusta
  • Valeriana Charming
  • Valeriana Beautiful


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Description

Valeriana venusta (also called Lovely 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 venusta 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 venusta is a small, white, star-shaped structure with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round-shaped structure with a long, thin tail. The seedling is a small, green, round-shaped structure with a long, thin tail.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Valeriana venusta is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Division should be done in early spring or late fall. The plants should be divided into small clumps and replanted in moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Valeriana venusta

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

Valeriana venusta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Valeriana venusta?

Valeriana venusta

What is the common name of Valeriana venusta?

Beautiful Valerian

What is the natural habitat of Valeriana venusta?

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,