Species Details
Dudleya cymosa ssp. ovatifolia
Santa Monica dudleya
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Species Description:
Dudleya cymosa ssp. ovatifolia, commonly known as Santa Monica dudleya, is a perennial herb in the Crassulaceae that is found only in California. It occurs within Chaparral, and Coastal scrub, growing at elevations from 150 to 1675 meters. Dudleya cymosa ssp. ovatifolia is ranked 1B.1, Plants Rare, Threatened or Endangered in California and Elsewhere; Seriously threatened in California.|
Scientific Name: Dudleya cymosa (Lem.) Britt. & Rose ssp. ovatifolia (Britt.) Moran |
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Common Name: Santa Monica dudleya |
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| Family: | Crassulaceae | |
| Element Code: | PDCRA040A5 | |
| USDA Plants Symbol: | DUCYO | |
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Synonyms/Other Names: |
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| Name Status: |
JEP, FNA, POWO, IPNI, Tropicos |
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| CA Rare Plant Rank: | 1B.1 |
| Fed List: | FT (1997-01-29) |
| State List: | None |
| Global Rank: | G5T1 |
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State Rank: |
S1 |
| Other Status: | SB_CalBG/RSABG; SB_SBBG |
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CRPR Changes: |
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| Add Date: | 1974-01-01 |
| Date Edited: | 2024-10-02 |
| Lifeform: perennial herb | ||||||||||||||
Blooming Period: Mar-Jun
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Elevation:
150 - 1675 meters 490 - 5495 feet |
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General Habitats:
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| Microhabitat Details: sometimes sedimentary | ||||||||||||||
Microhabitat:
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Notes: Known from fewer than ten occurrences. |
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Threats: Threatened by development and recreational activities. |
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Taxonomy: Does not include D. cymosa ssp. agourensis. Plants from Santiago Canyon, ORA County, are now treated as D. chasmophyta. |
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| Threat List Total: | 4 | |
| Total EOs | % of EOs | |
| EOs with Threat Listed: | 2 | 67 % |
| THREAT LIST: | ||
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| Improper burning regime | 1 | 33% |
| Non-native plant impacts | 1 | 33% |
| Recreational use (non-ORV) | 1 | 33% |
| Vandalism/dumping/litter | 1 | 33% |
| Total Occurrences: | 3 | ||||
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| A | B | C | D | X | U |
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
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| Historical >20 Years | 1 | ||||
| Recent <=20 Years | 2 | ||||
| Presence: | |||||
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| Presumed Extant | 3 | ||||
| Possibly Extirpated | 0 | ||||
| Presumed Extirpated | 0 | ||||
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States: Name (Code) California (CA) |
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California Counties and Islands: Name (Code) Los Angeles (LAX) |
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Quads: Name (Quad Code) Malibu Beach (3411816), Topanga (3411815), Triunfo Pass (3411818) |
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Notes:
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Presumed Extant
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