Common Reed

Phragmites australis (Phragmites communis)

General Status Rank: 
Undetermined
ELCODE: 
PMPOA4V010
Common Name: 
Common Reed
Scientific Name: 
Phragmites australis (Phragmites communis)
Synonyms: 
Phragmites communis
Naming References: 
B003
W018
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Taxonomy
Group: 
Vascular Plant
Kingdom: 
Plantae
Phylum: 
Magnoliophyta
Class: 
Monocotyledoneae
Order: 
Poales
Family: 
Poaceae
References: 
B036
General Biology

Longevity

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

Ecozones

Taiga Plains, Boreal Cordillera
References: 
B036

Distribution

0.01
Score: 
E
References: 
B036

Number of Occurrences

1(B036); DAO-2; CAN-1 Canadian Museum of Nature records=CAN; Agriculture Canada, Ottawa = DAO; some duplication of records likely exists (H151). Also at UofA Gilbey, J. A.1952-04Fort Simpson (61.8625967, -121.350104), Fraser, William P.1939-08-27 Heart Lake Lake shore. Heart Lake P.A.H.P. (handwriting?) 60.8334481, -116.6514038; Also at UBC Phragmites australis subsp. americanus (interpreted from: Phragmites australis subsp. americanus Saltonstall, P.M. Peterson & Soreng)1961 G Kraus Yohin (Jackfish) Lake, 18 miles northwest of Nahanni Butte, 61.2, -123.7667. One extra site found just S of ft Simpson on pipeline route (RSC14); Hwy. 3 (Frontier Trail), about 24 km NNE of Mackenzie River ferry crossing (61.4679;-117.326) (DD4)
Score: 
B
References: 
B036
H151
RSC14
DD4

Area of Occupancy

Score: 
-
Threats

Threats

Score: 
C

Intrinsic Vulnerability

Score: 
-
General Status Rank
Rank: 
Undetermined
Status Rank Description: 
Although the two reported collections appear to be the native race of this globally widespread species, the differentiation and assessment of distinction between the native and introduced race and their geographical distribution in North America has only recently been undertaken. For this reason it is best to reserve judgement on the species status until a later date when more is known about the two races (H151).
S Rank: 
SU
Decision Process Description: 
Drafted as not entered by S. Carriere. Modified to undetermined by E. Haber in 2003 (H151).; Reviewed in 2010, no change.; Reviewed in 2015 by Marilyn Anions; no change
Last Updated: 
January 5, 2018

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

Erich Haber (2004) Personal Communication - email to S. Carriere on 30/03/2004 on subset 2 vascular plants (grass and sedge).. Carriere office email archive (printed version in GSR binder) - H151 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 (2004) Personal Communication - email to S. Carriere on 30/03/2004 on subset 2 vascular plants (grass and sedge).. Carriere office email archive (printed version in GSR binder) - H151 Return
  • Imperial Oil (Mackenzie Gas Project) (2004) Environmental Impact Statement. Botanist: Jane Lancaster - feild work done in 2002 and 2003. Available on the Northern Gas Project Secretariat- public registry: http://www.ngps.nt.ca/registryDetail_e.asp MGP_EIS_Vol3_Part_D_Section_9 Paper copy in RWED Library - RSC14 Return
  • Oldham, Mike (2006) NWT ecozones Oldham MJ records.xlmx. 2006 collection, with additional informaiton on ecozones and General status Carriere's files - DD4 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