Species Details

Acleisanthes nevadensis

desert wing-fruit

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Photo of Acleisanthes nevadensis
© 2020 Neal Kramer
Photo of Acleisanthes nevadensis
© 2020 Neal Kramer
Photo of Acleisanthes nevadensis
© 2020 Neal Kramer

Species Description:

Acleisanthes nevadensis, commonly known as desert wing-fruit, is a perennial herb in the Nyctaginaceae that is found in California and elsewhere. It occurs within Joshua tree "woodland", and Mojavean desert scrub, growing at elevations from 795 to 1250 meters. Acleisanthes nevadensis is ranked 2B.1, Plants Rare, Threatened, or Endangered in California, But More Common Elsewhere; Seriously threatened in California.

Lifeform: perennial herb
Blooming Period: Apr-Sep
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Elevation:
795 - 1250 meters
2610 - 4100 feet
General Habitats:
  • Joshua tree "woodland"
  • Mojavean desert scrub
Microhabitat Details:
Microhabitat:
  • Gravelly
  • Rocky
Notes:
Known in CA from only the Kingston Range. Threatened by solar energy development, vehicles, and non-native plants. Possibly threatened by road maintenance and associated herbicide use. See Madroño 30(2):129 (1983) for historical record.
Threats:
Threatened by solar energy development, vehicles, and non-native plants. Possibly threatened by road maintenance and associated herbicide use.
Taxonomy:
Threat List Total: 6
Total EOs % of EOs
EOs with Threat Listed: 13 100 %
THREAT LIST:
Non-native plant impacts 7 53%
ORV activity 7 53%
Road/trail construction/maint. 5 38%
Biocides 1 7%
Development 1 7%
Total Occurrences: 13
Element Occurrence Ranks:
A B C D X U
0 2 6 4 0 1
Occurrence Status:
Historical >20 Years 1
Recent <=20 Years 12
Presence:
Presumed Extant 13
Possibly Extirpated 0
Presumed Extirpated 0
California Endemic:
California Island:
States: Name (Code)
Arizona (AZ), California (CA), Nevada (NV), Utah (UT)
California Counties and Islands: Name (Code)
Inyo (INY), San Bernardino (SBD)
Quads: Name (Quad Code)
Blackwater Mine (3511577), Calvada Springs (3511588), Pachalka Spring (3511556), Stump Spring, Nev. (3511587), Valley Wells (3511546)
Notes:
Definitions of codes following a county and/or quad:
* Presumed extirpated
(?) Occurrence confirmed, but possibly extirpated
Quad and county data is imported from the CNDDB. Species may be present in other areas where conditions are favorable. These data should NOT be substituted for pre-project review or for on-site surveys.
Presumed Extant
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