Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Species:
glomerata
ID:
426947

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Balansa

Source:
ksu

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. , ser. 2, 6: 93 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000426279

Common Names

  • Glomerata Corn Salad
  • Glomerata's Corn Salad
  • Glomerata's Valerianella

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Description

Valerianella glomerata (also called Clustered Valerian, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Central Asia. It has small, ovate leaves and small, white flowers. It typically grows in disturbed habitats, such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Valerianella glomerata is an attractive ornamental plant, grown for its showy flowers and attractive foliage. It is also used as a ground cover and in landscaping. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Valerianella glomerata has small, white flowers and small, black, shiny seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Valerianella glomerata is a small annual herb that is native to Europe and parts of Asia. It is easy to grow from seed and does best in full sun or partial shade. The plant prefers well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. It can be propagated by division or cuttings.

Where to Find Valerianella glomerata

Valerianella glomerata is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Valerianella glomerata FAQ

What is Valerianella glomerata?

Valerianella glomerata is a species of flowering plant in the family Valerianaceae

Where does Valerianella glomerata grow?

Valerianella glomerata is native to parts of Central and Eastern Europe

What are the uses of Valerianella glomerata?

Valerianella glomerata has been used in traditional medicine for its sedative and antispasmodic properties

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.
Benjamin Balansa (1825-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Balansa' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:860382-1: Based on the initial data import