Valantia deltoidea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Brullo
Source:
wcs
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 133: 63 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000330850
Common Names
- Deltoidea Valantia
- Valantia Deltoidea
- Valantia Deltoidea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Valantia deltoidea (also called Delta Valantia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It has a slender stem and grows to a height of up to 30 cm. Its leaves are lanceolate in shape and have a serrated margin. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Valantia deltoidea has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Valantia deltoidea is small and white, with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Valantia deltoidea is a hardy perennial plant that can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-9. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division or by seed. Division should be done in the spring or fall, while seed should be sown in the spring.
Where to Find Valantia deltoidea
Valantia deltoidea is native to the Mediterranean region, from Spain to the Middle East.
Valantia deltoidea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Valantia deltoidea?
Valantia deltoidea
What type of plant is Valantia deltoidea?
Valantia deltoidea is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae.
Where is Valantia deltoidea native to?
Valantia deltoidea is native to Madagascar.
Species in the Valantia genus
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-211301: Based on the initial data import
Salvatore Brullo (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brullo' in the authors string.