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Red valerian

Centranthus ruber

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Cyprus), Europe (20 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Chile). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (نباتات)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (كاسيات البذور)

Class

Magnoliopsida (ماغنولانية)

Species

Centranthus ruber (Red valerian)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish milamores, hierba de San Jorge

French Centranthe rouge

German Rote Spornblume

Similar Species in Centranthus

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Annual Valerian

Centranthus calcitrapae

Not Evaluated

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Spanish-valerian

Centranthus macrosiphon

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Red valerian?

The scientific name of Red valerian is Centranthus ruber. It belongs to the genus Centranthus.

What is the conservation status of Red valerian?

Red valerian (Centranthus ruber) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Red valerian live?

Red valerian is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Cyprus), Europe (20 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Chile). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France.

What family does Red valerian belong to?

Red valerian (Centranthus ruber) belongs to the genus Centranthus, which is part of the taxonomic family Caprifoliaceae.

What kingdom does Red valerian belong to?

Red valerian (Centranthus ruber) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (نباتات).

What are the closest relatives of Red valerian?

The closest relatives of Red valerian in the genus Centranthus include Annual Valerian, Spanish-valerian.