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The Valerianaceae, or Valerian Family, is in order Dipsacales.

The genera of this family along with some species follow:

• Centranthus

C. ruber ( Red Valerian, Spur Valerian or Red Spur Valerian)

• Fedia

F. cornucopiae (African valerian, horn of plenty)

• Nardostachys

N. jatamansi ( Spikenard)

• Patrinia

• Plectritis

• Valeriana

V. dioica (marsh valerian)

V. officinalis ( Garden Valerian)

• Valerianella

V. locusta ( corn salad, lamb's lettuce)