Taxon Report

Ivesia arizonica (J.T. Howell) B. Ertter var. arizonica

yellow ivesia

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Taxon Summary

Ivesia arizonica var. arizonica, commonly known as yellow ivesia, is a perennial herb in the Rosaceae that is found in California and elsewhere. It occurs within Pinyon and juniper woodland, Subalpine coniferous forest, and Upper montane coniferous forest, growing at elevations from 1200 to 3100 meters. Ivesia arizonica var. arizonica is ranked 2B.3, Plants Rare, Threatened, or Endangered in California, But More Common Elsewhere; Not very threatened in California.


  Classification

Scientific Name:
Ivesia arizonica (J.T. Howell) B. Ertter var. arizonica
Common Name:
yellow ivesia
Family: Rosaceae
Element Code: PDROS0X0R1
USDA Plants Symbol: IVARA
Synonyms/Other Names:
  • Purpusia saxosa Bdg.

Ecology and Life History

Lifeform: perennial herb
Blooming Period: May-Aug May-Aug
Elevation: 1200-3100 (3935-10170)
General Habitats: Pinyon and juniper woodland, Subalpine coniferous forest, Upper montane coniferous forest
Microhabitat: Rocky
Microhabitat Details:

Conservation Status

CA Rare Plant Rank: 2B.3
Global Rank: G3T3
State Rank:
S1
State List: None
Fed List: None
Other Status:
CRPR Changes:
  • changed from 2.3 to 2B.3 on 2013-06-12
  • changed from 3 to 2.3 on 2008-07-09

Occurrence Data from the CNDDB

Total Occurrences: 5
Element Occurrence Ranks:
   Excellent (A) 0
   Good (B) 0
   Fair (C) 0
   Poor (D) 0
   None (X) 0
   Unknown (U) 5
California Endemic:  False
California Counties and Islands: Name (Code)
Inyo (INY)
Quads: Name (Quad Code)
East of Echo Canyon (3611645), Jackass Canyon (3611755), New York Butte (3611768), Panamint (3611711), Wahguyhe Peak (3611781)

Selected References

CRPR List Change on 2008-07-09
Citation California Native Plant Society, Rare Plant Program. 2025. Rare Plant Inventory (online edition, v9.5.1). Website https://www.rareplants.cnps.org [accessed 27 January 2025].