Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Species:
dactylophylla
ID:
1144671

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Hohen.

Source:
tro

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 10: 75 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001144009

Common Names

  • Finger-Leaved Valerianella
  • Finger-Leaved Valerianella
  • Finger-Leaved Garden Heliotrope

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Description

Valerianella dactylophylla (also called Finger-leaved Valerian, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of Central and South America. It has small white flowers and long, thin stems with finger-like leaves. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as along streams and in forests.

Uses & Benefits

Valerianella dactylophylla is used as a natural sedative and to treat insomnia. It is also used to reduce anxiety, muscle spasms, and headaches. It is also used to treat digestive issues, such as indigestion and gas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Valerianella dactylophylla has white or pinkish flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Where to Find Valerianella dactylophylla

Valerianella dactylophylla can be found in the temperate regions of East Asia, including China, Japan, and Korea.

Species in the Valerianella genus

Valerianella varzobica, Valerianella umbilicata, Valerianella turkestanica, Valerianella stephanodon, Valerianella triceras, Valerianella vvedenskyi, Valerianella deserticola, Valerianella cymbaecarpa, Valerianella coronata, Valerianella falconida, Valerianella glomerata, Valerianella antilibanotica, Valerianella anodon, Valerianella amblyotis, Valerianella aksaensis, Valerianella balansae, Valerianella adylovii, Valerianella abyssinica, Valerianella chlorostephana, Valerianella chlorodonta, Valerianella corniculata, Valerianella multidentata, Valerianella ovczinnikovii, Valerianella petrovichii, Valerianella orientalis, Valerianella muricata, Valerianella pomelii, Valerianella platycarpa, Valerianella kulabensis, Valerianella leptocarpa, Valerianella leiocarpa, Valerianella lipskyi, Valerianella dactylophylla,

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,

References

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Rudolph Friedrich Hohenacker (1798-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hohen.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:860359-1: Based on the initial data import