Valeriana laxiflora

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Astrephia laxa
• Valeriana astrephioides
• Valeriana sparsiflora
• Valeriana laxa
• Valeriana pearcei
• Valeriana foliosa
• Valeriana remota
• Valeriana oxyrioides
• Fedia laxa
• Valeriana laxiflora var. cardaminifolia

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Valeriana laxiflora, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Dipsacales. Finally, it is classified under the family Caprifoliaceae within the genus Valeriana.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is primarily found within the specific regions of Southern South America. Its native range extends across the southern territories of Argentina. Additionally, it can be located throughout the central portions of Chile. The distribution also includes the southern coastal and inland areas of Chile. Consequently, its habitat is concentrated in the southern latitudes of these two neighboring countries.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Valeriana laxiflora is characterized by its presence across a diverse range of altitudinal gradients, allowing it to inhabit a variety of montane and submontane environments. This species thrives within an elevational range that extends from a minimum of 100 m AMSL to a maximum of 1800 m AMSL. This wide vertical distribution suggests an adaptability to varying thermal regimes and atmospheric pressures, enabling the plant to colonize different ecological niches throughout its established altitudinal span.

Elevational range max:

1800 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

100 m AMSL

Life history

The life history of Valeriana laxiflora is characterized by its status as a perennial species, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons. As a perennial, the plant establishes a stable presence in its habitat, often developing robust root systems that support its survival during dormant periods. Its developmental cycle involves recurring phases of vegetative growth and reproductive stages, typically manifesting through the emergence of leafy stems that eventually culminate in the production of characteristic inflorescences. This perennial nature enables the plant to adapt to its environment over time, contributing to its long-term presence within its specific ecological niche.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Valeriana laxiflora is characterized by a non-woody, herbaceous growth form, manifesting as both a general herb and a specific forb. It functions as a self-supporting plant, requiring no climbing structures for its upright posture. As an independent organism, it does not exhibit parasitic behavior, and it maintains a terrestrial existence rather than being aquatic, semiaquatic, or epiphytic.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Valeriana laxiflora has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-1-Hydroxypinoresinol, 23-Hydroxyursolic Acid, 5,7,3'-Trihydroxy-4'-methoxyflavone, 5,7-Dihydroxy-3,6,4'-trimethoxyflavone, Betulin.

(+)-1-Hydroxypinoresinol

1. Planta medica

23-Hydroxyursolic Acid

1. Planta medica

5,7,3'-Trihydroxy-4'-methoxyflavone

1. Planta medica

5,7-Dihydroxy-3,6,4'-trimethoxyflavone

1. Planta medica

Betulin

1. Planta medica

OLEANOLIC ACID

1. Planta medica

Prinsepiol

1. Planta medica

Tricin

1. Planta medica

Ursolic acid

1. Planta medica

betulinic acid

1. Planta medica

Activities

Valeriana laxiflora has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antitubercular.

Antitubercular

1. Planta medica

Medicinal Uses

Valeriana laxiflora has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

Most Reported Uses