Valeriana sorbifolia Kunth

Pineland valerian (en)

Species

Angiosperms > Dipsacales > Caprifoliaceae > Valeriana

Characteristics

A herb. It has a tuber like root. The plant has a scent. The leaves are opposite and has 3 or more leaflets along the stalk. The leaves are oval and have teeth along the edge. The flowers are pink or white.
Life form perennial
Growth form herb
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Sexuality
Pollination entomogamy
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Environment

It is a temperate plant.
Light 7-9
Soil humidity 4-6
Soil texture 1-6
Soil acidity 3-7
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Hardiness (USDA) 8-12

Usage

The seeds are used as a spice and for tea.
Uses essential oil medicinal spice tea
Edible leaves roots seeds
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Cultivation

Can be grown by divisions or seedlings.
Mode divisions seedlings
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Distribution

Valeriana sorbifolia world distribution map, present in Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, El Salvador, United States of America, and Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:286655-2
WFO ID wfo-0000425403
COL ID 7FC6G
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Wikipedia (EN)
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Synonyms

Valeriana sorbifolia Valeriana tenella Valeriana gracilis Valeriana toluccana Valeriana sorbifolia var. sorbifolia

Lower taxons

Valeriana sorbifolia var. mexicana