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Valeriana wallichii
Indian valerian
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Latin Name: Valeriana wallichii
Synonyms: V. jatamansii. Jones.
Common Name: Indian valerian
Family: Valerianaceae(Click to Search)
Author: DC.
Known Hazards: Some caution is advised with the use of this plant. At least one member of the genus is considered to be poisonous raw[161] and V. officinalis is a powerful nervine and sedative that can become habit-forming.
Habitat: Common in forests, shrubberies and on open slopes, 1500 - 3600 metres[51].
Habit: Perennial
Flowers and Foliage:
- The flowers are classified as dioecious.
- Insects are responsible for pollinating this variety.
- There have been no direct recordings of this plant providing food, shelter etc for native wildlife.
- The following areas are considered to be this plants natural range: E. Asia - Afghanistan to S.W. China..
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