Valeriana celtica | |
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Scientific classification
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Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Dipsacales |
Family: | Caprifoliaceae |
Genus: | Valeriana |
Species: | V. celtica
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Binomial name | |
Valeriana celtica | |
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Synonyms [4] | |
Valeriana celtica is a species of plant in the family Caprifoliaceae. It is also known as Alpine valerian and valerian spikenard. [5] It is endemic to the Eastern Alps (V. celtica subsp. norica) and to the Graian and Pennine Alps.[ citation needed] It grows as a perennial herb [6] 5 to 15 cm (2.0–5.9 in) tall. Along with Valeriana saxatilis and Valeriana elongata, it forms a clade of dioecious plants. [7] Until the 1930s, it was extensively harvested for export to Asia for use in perfumes. [1] The root has been used as a folk remedy as a nerve tonic. [6]
Valeriana celtica | |
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Scientific classification
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Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Dipsacales |
Family: | Caprifoliaceae |
Genus: | Valeriana |
Species: | V. celtica
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Binomial name | |
Valeriana celtica | |
Subspecies | |
Synonyms [4] | |
Valeriana celtica is a species of plant in the family Caprifoliaceae. It is also known as Alpine valerian and valerian spikenard. [5] It is endemic to the Eastern Alps (V. celtica subsp. norica) and to the Graian and Pennine Alps.[ citation needed] It grows as a perennial herb [6] 5 to 15 cm (2.0–5.9 in) tall. Along with Valeriana saxatilis and Valeriana elongata, it forms a clade of dioecious plants. [7] Until the 1930s, it was extensively harvested for export to Asia for use in perfumes. [1] The root has been used as a folk remedy as a nerve tonic. [6]