Valeriana secunda
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Valeriana secunda faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited Andean range. Mining activities and infrastructure development have fragmented remaining populations, while climate change threatens the specific elevational zones this species requires. Overgrazing by livestock has degraded the alpine meadow ecosystems where this valerian naturally occurs.
Habitat
Valeriana secunda inhabits high-altitude alpine meadows and grasslands in the Andes, typically occurring between 3,000-4,200 meters elevation. The species grows in well-drained soils of páramo ecosystems and montane grasslands, often associated with rocky outcrops and steep slopes.
Other threatened species in CAPRIFOLIACEAE
Threatened in Colombia
Frequently asked questions
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