Valeriana amurensis

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Valeriana sambucifolia f. leiocarpa
• Valeriana sambucifolia subsp. amurensis
• Valeriana officinalis var. incisa
• Valeriana officinalis lusus pubescens
• Valeriana amurensis f. leiocarpa

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Dipsacales, it is further categorized into the family Caprifoliaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Valeriana.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is primarily found throughout the diverse landscapes of the Russian Far East. Within this region, its presence is specifically noted in the Amur, Khabarovsk, and Primorye territories. Beyond the Russian borders, the species extends into the Manchuria region of China. Its geographical reach further encompasses the easternmost parts of the Asian continent. Ultimately, the distribution of Valeriana amurensis includes the entire Korean peninsula in Eastern Asia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Valeriana amurensis is characterized by its preference for highly moist and diverse environmental settings. This species is typically found inhabiting forests and meadows, where it thrives in areas with high water availability such as wet meadows, riverbanks, and various shores. It is well-adapted to damp landscapes, including shrubberies and swamps, which provide the consistent moisture levels necessary for its growth.

Habitat :

forest, meadows: wet, rivers, shores, shrubberies, swamps

Life history

The life history of Valeriana amurensis is characterized by its status as a perennial species, allowing it to persist in its environment through multiple growing seasons. As a perennial, the plant establishes a robust root system that enables it to survive periods of dormancy and re-emerge annually to complete its reproductive cycle. This long-term survival strategy supports its development from a seedling into a mature specimen capable of producing flowers and seeds over several years. The plant's lifecycle is defined by this enduring nature, which distinguishes it from annual or biennial species by providing a consistent presence within its ecological niche.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Valeriana amurensis is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb. The plant exhibits a relatively modest stature, with a height that typically ranges from a minimum of 0.75 m to a maximum of 0.9 m.

Growth form :

herb

Plant height max:

0.9 m

Plant height min:

0.75 m

Woodiness :

non-woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Valeriana amurensis is characterized by a specific seasonal flowering cycle that facilitates its pollination processes. The plant initiates its flowering stage in June, marking the beginning of its reproductive window. This period of floral development continues through the mid-summer months, eventually reaching its conclusion in July. Because these flowering periods are subject to environmental variables, the exact timing may fluctuate, though the primary reproductive activity remains concentrated within this June to July timeframe.

Flowering time :

Jun

Flowering time :

Jul

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Valeriana amurensis has 2 reported plant parts identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include rhizome, root.

Rhizome

1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
2. Fitoterapia

Root

1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
2. Fitoterapia

Chemicals

Valeriana amurensis has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Abeta(1-40), Caspase 3, Iridoids, Lignans, Valtrate.

Abeta(1-40)

1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

Caspase 3

1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

Iridoids

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Lignans

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Valtrate

1. Frontiers in plant science

Activities

Valeriana amurensis has 5 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidepressant, Antispasmodic, Anxiolytic, Neuroprotective, Sedative.

Antidepressant

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Antispasmodic

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Anxiolytic

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Neuroprotective

1. Fitoterapia

Sedative

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Conditions

Valeriana amurensis has 7 reported investigations on conditions identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Alzheimer's disease, antidepressant, antispasmodic, anxiolytic, cognitive dysfunction.

Alzheimer's disease

1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
2. Fitoterapia

Antidepressant

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Antispasmodic

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Anxiolytic

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Cognitive dysfunction

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Dementia

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Sedative

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Preparations

Valeriana amurensis has 8 reported preparations identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include 50% ethanol extract of macroporous resin group, 50% ethanol extracts of macroporous resin group, AD-EFV, AD-effective fraction of Valeriana amurensis (AD-EFV), Mongolia preparations.

50% ethanol extract of macroporous resin group

1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

50% ethanol extracts of macroporous resin group

1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

Ad-efv

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Ad-effective fraction of valeriana amurensis (ad-efv)

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Mongolia preparations

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Extracts of roots and rhizomes

1. Fitoterapia

Extracts of the roots and rhizomes

1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

Petroleum ether partition of the roots and rhizomes

1. Fitoterapia