Valeriana prionophylla
Valeriana prionophylla, commonly known as mountain valerian, is a resilient perennial herb native to the alpine regions of New Zealand. Distinguished by its delicate white flowers and hardy stature, this plant thrives in subalpine meadows, offering unique botanical interest and traditional significance within its specialized high-altitude ecosystem.
- Scientific name: Valeriana prionophylla
- Family: Caprifoliaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Following the order Dipsacales, it is a member of the family Caprifoliaceae and is specifically identified by 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 exhibits a diverse range of habitats across the southern portions of North America and Central America. In the northern reaches of its range, it can be found specifically in Southeast Mexico. Moving southward, the species is well-established within the borders of Guatemala. Its distribution continues through Central America, where it is also documented in Costa Rica. Finally, the geographical presence of this medicinal plant extends all the way to Panamá.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
| Central America | Panamá | WCVP |
Chemicals
Valeriana prionophylla has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 8-hydroxypinoresinol, 8-hydroxypinoresinol-4'-O-beta-d-glucopyranoside, chlorogenic acid, prinsepiol, prinsepiol-4-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 8-hydroxypinoresinol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 8-hydroxypinoresinol-4'-O-beta-d-glucopyranoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| prinsepiol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| prinsepiol-4-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Valeriana prionophylla has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Vasorelaxant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Vasorelaxant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |