Valerianella umbilicata

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Valerianella umbilicata

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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Dipsacales
Family: Caprifoliaceae
Genus: Valeriana
Species:
V. umbilicata
Binomial name
Valeriana umbilicata
(Sullivant) Christenh. & Byng
Synonyms[1]
  • Fedia radiata var. umbilicata (Sull.) Porter
  • Fedia umbilicata Sull.
  • Valerianella radiata var. umbilicata (Sull.)
  • Valerianella umbilicata (Sull.) Alph.Wood
  • Valerianella woodsiana var. umbilicata(Sull.) A.Gray

Valerianella umbilicata, is a synonym for Valeriana umbilicata known by the common name navel cornsalad.[1] It is a dicot, annual plant in the flowering plant family Caprifoliaceae. It is native to the Eastern North America and some parts of Canada and has no known uses other than being edible.[2]

Description

Navel cornsalad is an herbaceous succulent annual plant.[3] It has dichotomously branched leaves that are attached along the stem rather than attached at the base. The leaves are spatulate, or "spoon-like" and are attached directly to the stem without a petiole. [3] It can be anywhere between 3-6 dm tall. The petals are either white or pink to red,[4] and range from 2-5 mm long. The pollen bearing organs project out strongly. They are rare and found in fields, roadsides, and waste places.[3]

Distribution and habitat

Valerianella umbilicata is native to CAN N and L48 N (lower 48 states)[2] and has a known distribution that includes specimens from the central Piedmont to the southern Mountains. This species appears to be absent from the northern mountains and the Piedmont foothills.[5] V. umbilicata is rare and lives in damp and open environments. It thrives in disturbed areas such as damp meadows, bottomland openings, roadsides,[5] marshes, and fields.[4]

Human disturbances such as development, deforestation, and changes must be avoided by the Valerianella umbilicata species. This species has minimal comprehensive habitat information.[6]

Uses

This species of cornsalad is not known to be used by wildlife and has no known medical uses,[7] but it can be eaten as a vegetable.[8]

Conservation status

The global ranking on conservation status is G4-G5.[6][9] There is no US status,[6] however individual states have included a state rank. In Michigan, V. umbilicata is threatened (T) and legally protected by the state and holds a state rank of S2 - Imperiled.[6] North Carolina's state rank is SH - Endangered.[10] New Jersey's state rank is SH - Endangered.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b "Valeriana umbilicata (Sull.)Alph.Wood". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
  2. ^ a b c "USDA Plants Database". plants.usda.gov. Retrieved 2022-04-13.
  3. ^
    OCLC 355003
    .
  4. ^ a b "Valerianella umbilicata (navel corn-salad): Go Botany". gobotany.nativeplanttrust.org. Retrieved 2022-04-13.
  5. ^ a b "Vascular Plants of North Carolina". auth1.dpr.ncparks.gov. Retrieved 2022-04-13.
  6. ^ a b c d "Valerianella umbilicata (Corn salad) - Michigan Natural Features Inventory". mnfi.anr.msu.edu. Retrieved 2022-04-13.
  7. ISBN 9781315118116
    , retrieved 2022-04-14
  8. ISBN 978-0-19-883333-8. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help
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  9. ^ "NatureServe Explorer 2.0". explorer.natureserve.org. Retrieved 2022-04-18.
  10. ^ "Vascular Plants of North Carolina". auth1.dpr.ncparks.gov. Retrieved 2022-04-14.
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