👉 Valerianoides is a genus of flowering plants in the family Rubiaceae. They are commonly known as "valerian" or "vawlerian". These plants have a wide range of uses, including medicinal purposes. The specific name comes from the Latin word "valere", which means "valerian," possibly referring to the plant's native habitat in China. The genus also has several common names such as "velein" (meaning "vawler