Valeriana kellereri
Valeriana kellereri · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (8 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Valeriana kelleleri, scientifically known as Valeriana kelleleri, is a rare medicinal herb distinguished by its unique botanical characteristics. Belonging to the Valerianaceae family, this plant holds significant potential in traditional pharmacology. Researchers are increasingly exploring its bioactive compounds for their soothing properties and therapeutic applications in herbal medicine.
- Family
- Caprifoliaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Root
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Centranthus Longiflorus Subsp. Kellereri · Centranthus Kellereri · 1 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Valeriana kellereriSynonyms
- Centranthus longiflorus subsp. kellereri
- Centranthus kellereri
- Centranthus longiflorus var. kellereri
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is classified under the subclass Magnoliidae in the order Dipsacales, specifically falling under the family Caprifoliaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement within the genus Valeriana.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Dipsacales |
| Family | Caprifoliaceae |
| Genus | Valeriana |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a very limited and specific geographical distribution within the European continent. Its presence is primarily recorded within the region of Southeastern Europe. Specifically, the species is found growing in the country of Bulgaria. This localized range suggests that the plant may be endemic to certain habitats in this particular area. Consequently, its natural occurrence is highly restricted to this single geographic location.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Valeriana kellereri has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Root | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Root
- PloS one
Chemicals
Valeriana kellereri has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Fatty acids, Flavonoids, Monoterpenes, Quinone, triterpene.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Fatty acids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Monoterpenes | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Quinone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Fatty acids
- PloS one
Flavonoids
- PloS one
Monoterpenes
- PloS one
Quinone
- PloS one
triterpene
- PloS one