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Valeriana scandens

Florida Valerian
Also known as: Valeriana phaseoli A.Braun +12 more
  • Valeriana phaseoli A.Braun
  • Valeriana regnellii Sond.
  • Valeriana scandens var. angustifolia C.A.Müll.
  • Valeriana scandens var. angustiloba C.A.Müll.
  • Valeriana scandens var. angustiloba L.
  • Valeriana scandens var. angustiloba Müll.Arg.
  • Valeriana scandens var. candolleana L.
  • Valeriana scandens var. dentata L.
  • Valeriana scandens var. genuina C.A.Müll.
  • Valeriana scandens var. genuina L.
  • Valeriana scandens var. scandens
  • Valeriana scandens var. subcordata L.
  • Valeriana volubilis Moc. & Sessé ex DC.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Caprifoliaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climber.

Valeriana scandens (commonly known as Florida valerian) is a climbing plant within the Caprifoliaceae family. It naturally occurs in North America and South America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Southeastern U.S.A., Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northwest, Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Florida, Guatemala, Haiti, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Uruguay, Venezuela

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