Valeriana capensis
Also known as: Valeriana capensis var. lanceolata N.E.Br.
- Valeriana capensis var. lanceolata N.E.Br.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Caprifoliaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Originating in Africa, Valeriana capensis is a rhizomatous plant belonging to the Caprifoliaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces, Free State, Kenya, KwaZulu-Natal, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Northern Provinces, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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