Valiha perrieri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Camus) S.Dransf.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 53: 388 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000906938
Common Names
- Valiha perrieri
- Valiha perrieri
- Valiha perrieri
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Valiha perrieri (also called 'Perrier's Valiha', among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Zingiberaceae. It is a herbaceous perennial native to Madagascar, where it grows in moist, shady habitats. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Valiha perrieri is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Valiha perrieri has white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and oval in shape. The seedlings are thin and tall with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Valiha perrieri is a perennial shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in full sun and prefers well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-prepared seed bed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Valiha perrieri
Valiha perrieri is native to Madagascar.
Species in the Valiha genus
Species in the Poaceae family
Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,
References
Aimée Antoinette Camus (1879-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Camus' in the authors string.
Soejatmi Dransfield (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Dransf.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1001975-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].