Valerianaceae - Definition

Valerianaceae
Red Spur Valerian, Centranthus ruber
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Dipsacales Family: Valerianaceae
Genera
Centranthus Fedia Nardostachys Patrinia Plectritis Valeriana Valerianella

The Valerianaceae, or Valerian Family, is in order Dipsacales.

The genera of this family along with some species follow:

• Centranthus

C. ruber (Red Valerian, Spur Valerian or Red Spur Valerian)

• Fedia

F. cornucopiae (African valerian, horn of plenty)

• Nardostachys

N. jatamansi (Spikenard)

• Patrinia

• Plectritis

• Valeriana

V. dioica (marsh valerian)

V. officinalis (Garden Valerian)

• Valerianella

V. locusta (corn salad, lamb's lettuce)