Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Species:
leptocarpa
ID:
427038

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pomel

Source:
ksu

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Nouv. Mat. Fl. Atl. 2: 293 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000426370



Common Names

  • Leptocarpa Cornsalad
  • Leptocarpa Valerianella
  • Leptocarpa Lamb's Lettuce


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Description

Valerianella leptocarpa (also called Slender-fruited Corn Salad, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It has a low-growing habit and produces small, oval leaves and small, white flowers. It is often used in salads and as a garnish.

Uses & Benefits

Valerianella leptocarpa is used as an edible leaf vegetable, and its leaves are used as a salad green. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Valerianella leptocarpa has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a rosette shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Valerianella leptocarpa can be propagated by seed. Sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Water the soil regularly and keep it moist. The plants can be harvested when they reach a height of 10-15 cm.

Where to Find Valerianella leptocarpa

Valerianella leptocarpa is native to Central Asia. It grows in moist, sandy soils in meadows and grasslands.

Valerianella leptocarpa FAQ

What is Valerianella leptocarpa?

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

Where does Valerianella leptocarpa grow?

Valerianella leptocarpa is native to parts of Central and Eastern Europe

What are the uses of Valerianella leptocarpa?

Valerianella leptocarpa 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,