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Echter Baldrian

Valeriana officinalis

Near Threatened

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The Allheal (Valeriana officinalis) is a species in the genus Valeriana. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Europe (6 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Brazil, Colombia). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Dipsacales (Kardenartige)

Species

Valeriana officinalis (Echter Baldrian)

Names in Other Languages

French valériane officinale

German Echter Baldrian

Portuguese erva-de-gato

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Echter Baldrian?

The scientific name of Echter Baldrian is Valeriana officinalis. It belongs to the genus Valeriana.

What is the conservation status of Echter Baldrian?

Echter Baldrian (Valeriana officinalis) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Echter Baldrian live?

Echter Baldrian is found in Widely distributed across Europe (6 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Brazil, Colombia). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, United States.

What family does Echter Baldrian belong to?

Echter Baldrian (Valeriana officinalis) belongs to the genus Valeriana, which is part of the taxonomic family Caprifoliaceae.

What kingdom does Echter Baldrian belong to?

Echter Baldrian (Valeriana officinalis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of Echter Baldrian?

The closest relatives of Echter Baldrian in the genus Valeriana include Pyrenäen-Baldrian, Sumpfbaldrian, Tuberous Valerian, Turkey Valerian, Marsh Valerian.