Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

ID: 1303

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Genus en: Valerian

# spp.: N/A (from genus_families table) | 2 (from names table)

Accepted:

Family: Caprifoliaceae

Family ja: スイカズラ

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Description en: Genus of 200 or more species of annuals, often rhizomatous or tap-rooted herbaceous perennials, semi-evergreen subshrubs, and usually evergreen shrubs. They are found throughout the world, except in Australasia, and occur in moist woodland, meadows, or at streamsides, often in mountainous regions; the alpine species grow in scree or rock crevices. The opposite leaves are often aromatic, but not always pleasantly so; they are generally simple, although the non-shrubby species often produce pinnate or pinnatifid stem leaves as well as basal rosettes of simple leaves. The small, unisexual or bisexual, salverform flowers are pink to lavender-pink, white, or yellow, and are borne in terminal, panicle- or corymb-like cymes in summer. The few species in cultivation are herbaceous perennials, grown for their attractive flowers. Valerians are suitable for growing in an informal, cottage-style garden, herbaceous border, or herb garden, or for naturalizing in a wild garden.

Hardiness en: Fully hardy.

Cultivation en:

Propagation en: Sow seed in containers outdoors, or take basal cuttings, in spring. Divide in spring or autumn.

Pests en: Trouble free.

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Comment ja: カノコソウ

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Update information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2026-03-03 21:57