Wood Valerian

Valeriana dioica (Valeriana eptentrionalis)

General Status Rank: 
Sensitive
ELCODE: 
PDVAL03060
Common Name: 
Wood Valerian
Scientific Name: 
Valeriana dioica (Valeriana eptentrionalis)
Synonyms: 
Valeriana eptentrionalis
Naming References: 
B003
W018
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Taxonomy
Group: 
Vascular Plant
Kingdom: 
Plantae
Phylum: 
Magnoliophyta
Class: 
Dicotyledoneae
Order: 
Dipsacales
Family: 
Caprifoliaceae (Valerianaceae)
References: 
B036
General Biology

Longevity

perennial
References: 
B003
Habitat
fens and lake shores
References: 
B036
Distribution

Ecozones

Taiga Cordillera, Taiga Plains, Taiga Shield
References: 
B036

Distribution

0.16
Score: 
F
References: 
B036

Number of Occurrences

5 (B003); DAO-2; CAN-2 Canadian Museum of Nature records=CAN; Agriculture Canada, Ottawa = DAO; some duplication of records likely exists.(H156)DAO records: Canada Tungston Mine, Spicer, July 1967 (61 58N, 128 15W), 15 mi NNW of Ft. Smith, Cody July 1965 (60 04N, 112 14W); CAN records: Etacho Point (Big Point), Great Bear Lake, E.E. & R.T. Porsild, Aug 1928 (66N, 121 30W), Brintnell L., Raup and Soper June 1939 (62 5N, 123 35W).
Score: 
AB
References: 
B036
H156

Area of Occupancy

Score: 
-
Threats

Threats

Score: 
C

Intrinsic Vulnerability

Score: 
-
General Status Rank
Rank: 
Sensitive
Status Rank Description: 
- Small regional distribution but with only 4 documented occurrences in three ecozones and listed as rare in B036.
S Rank: 
S3
Decision Process Description: 
Drafted by E Haber (2005) as May be at Risk; modified to Sensitive due to common habitat and regional distribution.; Reviewed in 2010, no change.; Reviewed in 2015 by Marilyn Anions; no change
Last Updated: 
July 2, 2015

References

Ecozones

  • McJannet CL, Argus GW and Cody WJ (1995) Rare Vascular Plants in the Northwest Territories. Canadian Museum of Nature Syllogeus 73:1-104. RWED Library Call #QK86.C3M3 - B036 Return

Habitat

  • McJannet CL, Argus GW and Cody WJ (1995) Rare Vascular Plants in the Northwest Territories. Canadian Museum of Nature Syllogeus 73:1-104. RWED Library Call #QK86.C3M3 - B036 Return

Longevity

  • Porsild AE, and Cody WJ (1980) Vascular Plants of Continental Northwest Territories, Canada. National Museums of Canada RWED Library Call #QK203.N7P6http://ia601004.us.archive.org/22/items/vascularplantsof00pors/vascularplantsof00pors.pdf - B003 Return

Naming

  • Porsild AE, and Cody WJ (1980) Vascular Plants of Continental Northwest Territories, Canada. National Museums of Canada RWED Library Call #QK203.N7P6http://ia601004.us.archive.org/22/items/vascularplantsof00pors/vascularplantsof00pors.pdf - B003 Return
  • NatureServe: An online encyclopedia of life [web application]. (2001) Version 1.4 . Arlington, Virginia, USA: Association for Biodiversity Information.. Available: http://www.natureserve.org/. (Accessed: June 29, 2001 - W018 Return

NWT Known Subspecies

McJannet CL, Argus GW and Cody WJ (1995) Rare Vascular Plants in the Northwest Territories. Canadian Museum of Nature Syllogeus 73:1-104. RWED Library Call #QK86.C3M3 - B036 Return

Number of Occurrences

  • McJannet CL, Argus GW and Cody WJ (1995) Rare Vascular Plants in the Northwest Territories. Canadian Museum of Nature Syllogeus 73:1-104. RWED Library Call #QK86.C3M3 - B036 Return
  • Erich Haber (2005) Personal Communication-email to S Carriere on 05/01/2005 on Dicots 5. E-mail archive - H156 Return

Range Extent

  • McJannet CL, Argus GW and Cody WJ (1995) Rare Vascular Plants in the Northwest Territories. Canadian Museum of Nature Syllogeus 73:1-104. RWED Library Call #QK86.C3M3 - B036 Return

Taxonomy

  • McJannet CL, Argus GW and Cody WJ (1995) Rare Vascular Plants in the Northwest Territories. Canadian Museum of Nature Syllogeus 73:1-104. RWED Library Call #QK86.C3M3 - B036 Return