Species Details
Acleisanthes nevadensis
desert wing-fruit
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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.|
Scientific Name: Acleisanthes nevadensis (Standl.) B.L. Turner |
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Common Name: desert wing-fruit |
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| Family: | Nyctaginaceae | |
| Element Code: | PDNYC0F040 | |
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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: | 2B.1 |
| Fed List: | None |
| State List: | None |
| Global Rank: | G4? |
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State Rank: |
S1 |
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CRPR Changes: |
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| Add Date: | 1984-01-01 |
| Date Edited: | 2022-06-08 |
| Lifeform: perennial herb | ||||||||||||||
Blooming Period: Apr-Sep
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Elevation:
795 - 1250 meters 2610 - 4100 feet |
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General Habitats:
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Microhabitat:
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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. |
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Threats: Threatened by solar energy development, vehicles, and non-native plants. Possibly threatened by road maintenance and associated herbicide use. |
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Taxonomy: |
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| Threat List Total: | 6 | |
| Total EOs | % of EOs | |
| EOs with Threat Listed: | 13 | 100 % |
| THREAT LIST: | ||
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| Non-native plant impacts | 7 | 53% |
| ORV activity | 7 | 53% |
| Road/trail construction/maint. | 5 | 38% |
| Biocides | 1 | 7% |
| Development | 1 | 7% |
| Grazing | 1 | 7% |
| Total Occurrences: | 13 | ||||
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| A | B | C | D | X | U |
| 0 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
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| Historical >20 Years | 1 | ||||
| Recent <=20 Years | 12 | ||||
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| Presumed Extant | 13 | ||||
| Possibly Extirpated | 0 | ||||
| Presumed Extirpated | 0 | ||||
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States: Name (Code) Arizona (AZ), California (CA), Nevada (NV), Utah (UT) |
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California Counties and Islands: Name (Code) Inyo (INY), San Bernardino (SBD) |
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Quads: Name (Quad Code) Blackwater Mine (3511577), Calvada Springs (3511588), Pachalka Spring (3511556), Stump Spring, Nev. (3511587), Valley Wells (3511546) |
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Notes:
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Presumed Extant
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