Status:
valid
Authors:
Rzed. & Calderón
Source:
tro
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Mex. 62: 69 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001286718
Common Names
- Zamoranensis Valeriana
- Valeriana Zamoranensis
- Zamoranensis Valeriana Plant
Description
Valeriana zamoranensis (also called Zamorana Valerian, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a thick, branched stem and lanceolate leaves. It grows in dry meadows, rocky slopes, and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Valeriana zamoranensis is a shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It has a low-growing habit and produces yellow flowers in the summer. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Valeriana zamoranensis has small, white flowers with yellow centers and the seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.
Cultivation and Propagation
Valeriana zamoranensis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub. It is propagated by cuttings or by layering. Cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and planted in a well-draining soil. Layering should be done in the spring or summer. The layered stem should be covered with soil and kept moist until it has rooted.
Where to Find Valeriana zamoranensis
Valeriana zamoranensis is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Puebla.
Valeriana zamoranensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Valeriana zamoranensis?
Valeriana zamoranensis
What is the common name of Valeriana zamoranensis?
Zamoran Valerian
What is the natural habitat of Valeriana zamoranensis?
It is native to the US states of Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas
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,