Valeriana alliariifolia
Valeriana alliariifolia, commonly known as garlic valerian, is a distinctive perennial herb native to mountainous regions. Characterized by its unique, pungent garlic-like scent, this plant belongs to the Caprifoliaceae family. It is valued in ethnobotany for its aromatic properties and serves as a fascinating subject in alpine botanical studies.
- Scientific name: Valeriana alliariifolia
- Family: Caprifoliaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Dipsacales, it falls into the family Caprifoliaceae. Finally, its taxonomic hierarchy concludes with its placement in the genus Valeriana.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Dipsacales | WCVP |
| Family | Caprifoliaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Valeriana | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across several distinct regions of Southeastern Europe and Western Asia. Within Southeastern Europe, its presence is specifically noted in Greece. Moving eastward, the species can be found throughout the Caucasus, including both the North Caucasus and the Transcaucasus regions. Its range also extends into Western Asia, where it inhabits the territories of Iran and Iraq. Together, these locations define the specific natural habitats where the species thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Caucasus | North Caucasus | WCVP |
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iraq | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Activities
Valeriana alliariifolia has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antihypoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antihypoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |