Species Details

Stemodia durantifolia

purple stemodia

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Species Description:

Stemodia durantifolia, commonly known as purple stemodia, is a perennial herb in the Plantaginaceae that is found in California and elsewhere. It occurs within Sonoran desert scrub (often mesic, and sandy), growing at elevations from 180 to 300 meters. Stemodia durantifolia is ranked 2B.1, Plants Rare, Threatened, or Endangered in California, But More Common Elsewhere; Seriously threatened in California.

Lifeform: perennial herb
Blooming Period: (Jan)Apr-Dec
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Elevation:
180 - 300 meters
590 - 985 feet
General Habitats:
  • Sonoran desert scrub (often mesic, sandy)
Microhabitat Details:
Microhabitat:
Notes:
Very few recent collections; needs field study. Threatened by development.
Threats:
Taxonomy:
Threat List Total: 3
Total EOs % of EOs
EOs with Threat Listed: 1 5 %
THREAT LIST:
Foot traffic/trampling 1 4%
Improper burning regime 1 4%
Military operations 1 4%
Total Occurrences: 21
Element Occurrence Ranks:
A B C D X U
0 2 0 0 0 19
Occurrence Status:
Historical >20 Years 15
Recent <=20 Years 6
Presence:
Presumed Extant 21
Possibly Extirpated 0
Presumed Extirpated 0
California Endemic:
California Island:
States: Name (Code)
Arizona (AZ), Baja California (BA), California (CA), Puerto Rico (PR), Sonora, Mexico (SO), South America (SA), Texas (TX), Virgin Islands (VI)
California Counties and Islands: Name (Code)
Riverside (RIV)*, San Diego (SDG)
Quads: Name (Quad Code)
Cathedral City (3311674)*, Del Mar (3211782), Dulzura (3211667), Imperial Beach (3211751), Jamul Mountains (3211668), La Jolla (3211772)*, La Mesa (3211771), La Quinta (3311663), National City (3211761), Otay Mesa (3211658), Otay Mountain (3211657), Palm Springs (3311675)*, Palm View Peak (3311665)*, Poway (3211781), Rancho Mirage (3311664), Rancho Santa Fe (3311712)*
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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