Valeriana fauriei
Valeriana fauriei, commonly known as Faurie's Valerian, is a distinctive perennial herb native to specific regions of Southern Africa. Belonging to the Caprifoliaceae family, this plant is characterized by its delicate flowering structures and aromatic properties, offering unique botanical interest and potential ethnobotanical significance within its natural ecosystem.
- Scientific name: Valeriana fauriei
- Family: Caprifoliaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 falls under the family Caprifoliaceae. Finally, it is specifically categorized under 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 native to several specific regions within the Russian Far East. It can be found growing across the Amur and Khabarovsk territories. Its distribution also extends to the coastal areas of Primorye. Furthermore, the species inhabits the island of Sakhalin. Finally, it is also documented to occur throughout the Kuril Islands.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Kuril Is. | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Sakhalin | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Valeriana fauriei has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include alpha-kessyl alcohol, kessyl glycol diacetate.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| alpha-kessyl alcohol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kessyl glycol diacetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Valeriana fauriei has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Valeriana fauriei has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include depression, insomnia.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| depression | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| insomnia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |