Species Details

Horkelia wilderae

Barton Flats horkelia

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Photo of Horkelia wilderae
© 2009 Thomas Stoughton
Photo of Horkelia wilderae
© 2017 Ron Vanderhoff
Photo of Horkelia wilderae
© 2017 Ron Vanderhoff

Species Description:

Horkelia wilderae, commonly known as Barton Flats horkelia, is a perennial herb in the Rosaceae that is found only in California. It occurs within Chaparral (edges), Lower montane coniferous forest, and Upper montane coniferous forest, growing at elevations from 1675 to 2925 meters. Horkelia wilderae is ranked 1B.1, Plants Rare, Threatened or Endangered in California and Elsewhere; Seriously threatened in California.

Lifeform: perennial herb
Blooming Period: May-Sep
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Elevation:
1675 - 2925 meters
5495 - 9595 feet
General Habitats:
  • Chaparral (edges)
  • Lower montane coniferous forest
  • Upper montane coniferous forest
Microhabitat Details:
Microhabitat:
Notes:
Known from fewer than ten occurrences in the Barton Flats area. Threatened by logging and recreational activities. Possibly threatened by vegetation/fuel management. See Botanical Gazette 38:460 (1904) for original description.
Threats:
Taxonomy:
Threat List Total: 4
Total EOs % of EOs
EOs with Threat Listed: 2 25 %
THREAT LIST:
Foot traffic/trampling 2 25%
Recreational use (non-ORV) 1 12%
Road/trail construction/maint. 1 12%
Development 1 12%
Total Occurrences: 8
Element Occurrence Ranks:
A B C D X U
2 1 2 0 0 3
Occurrence Status:
Historical >20 Years 2
Recent <=20 Years 6
Presence:
Presumed Extant 8
Possibly Extirpated 0
Presumed Extirpated 0
California Endemic:
California Island:
States: Name (Code)
California (CA)
California Counties and Islands: Name (Code)
San Bernardino (SBD)
Quads: Name (Quad Code)
Big Bear Lake (3411628), Moonridge (3411627)
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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