Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Species:
corniculata
ID:
426987

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.A.Mey.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Verz. Pfl. Casp. Meer. : 49 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000426319

Common Names

  • Valerianella corniculata
  • Corniculata
  • Common Cornsalad

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Description

Valerianella corniculata (also called Common Corn Salad, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows to a height of about 10 cm. It is native to Europe and parts of Asia, and is typically found in grasslands and disturbed habitats. It has small, oblong leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Valerianella corniculata is used as an edible leaf vegetable, and its leaves are used as a salad green. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Valerianella corniculata has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a rosette shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Valerianella corniculata can be propagated by seed. Sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Water the soil regularly and keep it moist. The plants can be harvested when they reach a height of 10-15 cm.

Where to Find Valerianella corniculata

Valerianella corniculata is native to Europe and can be found in meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats.

Valerianella corniculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Valerianella corniculata?

Valerianella corniculata

What is the family of Valerianella corniculata?

Amaranthaceae

Where is Valerianella corniculata found?

Turkey, Iraq, and Iran

Species in the Valerianella genus

Valerianella varzobica, Valerianella umbilicata, Valerianella turkestanica, Valerianella stephanodon, Valerianella triceras, Valerianella vvedenskyi, Valerianella deserticola, Valerianella cymbaecarpa, Valerianella coronata, Valerianella falconida, Valerianella glomerata, Valerianella antilibanotica, Valerianella anodon, Valerianella amblyotis, Valerianella aksaensis, Valerianella balansae, Valerianella adylovii, Valerianella abyssinica, Valerianella chlorostephana, Valerianella chlorodonta, Valerianella corniculata, Valerianella multidentata, Valerianella ovczinnikovii, Valerianella petrovichii, Valerianella orientalis, Valerianella muricata, Valerianella pomelii, Valerianella platycarpa, Valerianella kulabensis, Valerianella leptocarpa, Valerianella leiocarpa, Valerianella lipskyi, Valerianella dactylophylla,

Species in the Caprifoliaceae family

Bassecoia bretschneideri, Bassecoia siamensis, Bassecoia hookeri, Cephalaria duzceensis, Cephalaria alpina, Cephalaria ambrosioides, Cephalaria anatolica, Cephalaria aristata, Cephalaria armeniaca, Cephalaria armerioides, Cephalaria armoraciifolia, Cephalaria attenuata, Cephalaria axillaris, Cephalaria aytachii, Cephalaria balansae, Cephalaria balkharica, Cephalaria beijiangensis, Cephalaria calcarea, Cephalaria cedrorum, Cephalaria charadzeae, Cephalaria cilicica, Cephalaria coriacea, Cephalaria dagestanica, Cephalaria decurrens, Cephalaria demetrii, Cephalaria dichaetophora, Cephalaria dirmilensis, Cephalaria ekimiana, Cephalaria elazigensis, Cephalaria elmaliensis, Cephalaria fanourii, Cephalaria flava, Cephalaria foliosa, Cephalaria galpiniana, Cephalaria gazipashensis, Cephalaria gigantea, Cephalaria goetzei, Cephalaria hakkiarica, Cephalaria hirsuta, Cephalaria humilis, Cephalaria integrifolia, Cephalaria isaurica, Cephalaria joppensis, Cephalaria juncea, Cephalaria katangensis, Cephalaria kesruanica, Cephalaria kotschyi, Cephalaria laevigata, Cephalaria leucantha, Cephalaria litvinovii,