Taxon Details
Ayenia compacta
California ayenia
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Taxon Summary:
Ayenia compacta, commonly known as California ayenia, is a perennial herb in the Malvaceae that is found in California and elsewhere. It occurs within Mojavean desert scrub, and Sonoran desert scrub, growing at elevations from 150 to 1095 meters. Ayenia compacta is ranked 2B.3, Plants Rare, Threatened, or Endangered in California, But More Common Elsewhere; Not very threatened in California.|
Scientific Name: Ayenia compacta Rose |
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Common Name: California ayenia |
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| Family: | Malvaceae | |
| Element Code: | PDSTE01020 | |
| USDA Plants Symbol: | AYCO | |
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Synonyms/Other Names: |
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| Name Status: |
JEF, FNA, POWO, IPNI, Tropicos |
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| CA Rare Plant Rank: | 2B.3 |
| Fed List: | None |
| State List: | None |
| Global Rank: | G4 |
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State Rank: |
S3 |
| Other Status: | SB_CalBG/RSABG |
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CRPR Changes: |
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| Add Date: | 1974-01-01 |
| Date Edited: | 2021-08-25 |
| Lifeform: perennial herb | ||||||||||||||
Blooming Period: Mar-Apr
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Elevation:
150 - 1095 meters 490 - 3595 feet |
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General Habitats:
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Microhabitat:
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| Threat List Total: | 4 | |
| Total EOs | % of EOs | |
| EOs with Threat Listed: | 3 | 4 % |
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| Foot traffic/trampling | 1 | 1% |
| Mining | 1 | 1% |
| ORV activity | 1 | 1% |
| Recreational use (non-ORV) | 1 | 1% |
| Total Occurrences: | 74 | ||||
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| A | B | C | D | X | U |
| 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 69 |
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| Historical >20 Years | 36 | ||||
| Recent <=20 Years | 38 | ||||
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| Presumed Extant | 74 | ||||
| Possibly Extirpated | 0 | ||||
| Presumed Extirpated | 0 | ||||
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States: Name (Code) Arizona (AZ), Baja California (BA), California (CA), Sonora, Mexico (SO) |
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California Counties and Islands: Name (Code) Imperial (IMP), Riverside (RIV), San Bernardino (SBD), San Diego (SDG) |
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Quads: Name (Quad Code) Agua Caliente Springs (3211683), Borrego Palm Canyon (3311634), Borrego Sink (3311623), Clark Lake NE (3311643), Cottonwood Spring (3311567), Desert Center (3311564), Earthquake Valley (3311614), Fountain Peak (3411585), Hayfield (3311566), Martinez Mtn. (3311653), Monument Peak (3211684), Oasis (3311641), Palm Springs (3311675), Palm View Peak (3311665), Queen Mtn. (3411611), Ranchita (3311625), Rancho Mirage (3311664), Red Cloud Canyon (3311554), Sombrero Peak (3211673), Sweeney Pass (3211672), Toro Peak (3311654), Tubb Canyon (3311624), Whale Peak (3311613), Wildomar (3311753) |
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Notes:
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Presumed Extant
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