Status:
valid
Authors:
Lincz.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS 23: 739 (1958)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000426399
Common Names
- Lipsky's Cornsalad
- Lipsky's Valerianella
- Lipsky's Lamb's Lettuce
Description
Valerianella lipskyi (also called Lipsky's 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 lipskyi 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 lipskyi has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are short and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Valerianella lipskyi is a small annual herb native to the Middle East. 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 lipskyi
Valerianella lipskyi is native to Central Asia. It grows in moist, sandy soils in meadows and grasslands.
Valerianella lipskyi FAQ
What is Valerianella lipskyi?
Valerianella lipskyi is a species of flowering plant in the family Valerianaceae
Where does Valerianella lipskyi grow?
Valerianella lipskyi is native to parts of Central and Eastern Europe
What are the uses of Valerianella lipskyi?
Valerianella lipskyi 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,