Valeriana microphylla

Family: Caprifoliaceae

What it is like

A shrub. It grows 60 m to 3 m tall. The stems are hairy. The leaves are broadly oval and 3-22 mm long. The flowers are white or pink.

Also put in the family Valerianaceae. It is used as medicine.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows between 2,500-4,500 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, South America (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves - drink

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Candellilla, Caja valeriana, Escobilla, Hapapu, Hata, Kari valeriana, Romero, Valeriana del cerro, Warmi valeriana, Yana yanta

Synonyms

Valeriana alophis Graebn.; Valeriana amphilophis Graebn.; Valeriana bonplandiana Wedd.; Valeriana gonatolophis Graebn. Valeriana hieronymii Graebn.; Valeriana origanifolia Turcz.; Valeriana revoluta Diels;