Valeriana phu
Turkey Valerian
Also known as: Valeriana laeta Salisb. +3 more
- Valeriana laeta Salisb.
- Valeriana laevicaulis Stokes
- Valeriana officinalis var. uliginosa (Wender.) Wigand
- Valeriana phu var. major Ces., Pass. & Gibelli
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Caprifoliaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Valeriana phu (commonly known as Turkey Valerian) is a rhizomatous plant within the Caprifoliaceae family. It is found natively in Temperate Asia. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Turkey
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Germany, Great Britain