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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
Landscaping and Planting:
- This plant variety generally cannot be successfully grown in areas where the soil quality is of a poor standard, ie lacking in sufficient nutrients.
- This plant variety does not tolerate heavy clay soils.
- This variety can be grown in anything from a light to a heavy soil mixture.
- A well drained soil is not required to successfully grow this variety.
- This variety prefers a position within full sun.
- It is preferable to plant this variety in a moist position.
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