Valeriana and Maranta are both a genus of what types of plants?
Valeriana Valeriana is a genus of flowering plants in the family Caprifoliaceae, members of which may by commonly known as valerians. It contains many species, including the garden valerian, "Valeriana officinalis". Some species are native to Europe, others to North America and South America (especially in the Andes).
Paepalanthus Paepalanthus is a genus of plants in the family Eriocaulaceae. It has about 300-400 species, native mostly to tropical Africa and Latin America, with a few species in Japan and Madagascar.