Hesperocyparis goveniana (Gordon) BartelGowen cypressPrint Report |
© 2016 Susan McDougall |
Species Description:
Hesperocyparis goveniana, commonly known as Gowen cypress, is a perennial evergreen tree in the Cupressaceae that is found only in California. It occurs within Chaparral (maritime), and Closed-cone coniferous forest, growing at elevations from 30 to 300 meters. Hesperocyparis goveniana is ranked 1B.2, Plants Rare, Threatened or Endangered in California and Elsewhere; Moderately threatened in California.
Scientific Name: |
Hesperocyparis goveniana (Gordon) Bartel |
Common Name: |
Gowen cypress |
Family: | Cupressaceae |
Element Code: | PGCUP04031 |
USDA Plants Symbol: | HEGO3 |
Synonyms/Other Names: |
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Lifeform: | perennial evergreen tree |
Blooming Period: | |
Elevation: | 30-300 (100-985) |
General Habitats: | Chaparral, Closed-cone coniferous forest |
Microhabitat: | |
Microhabitat Details: |
CA Rare Plant Rank: | 1B.2 |
Global Rank: | G1 |
State Rank: |
S1 |
State List: | None |
Fed List: | FT |
Other Status: | IUCN_EN; SB_CalBG/RSABG; SB_UCSC |
CRPR Changes: |
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Total Occurrences: | 4 |
Element Occurrence Ranks: | |
Excellent (A) | 0 |
Good (B) | 1 |
Fair (C) | 0 |
Poor (D) | 0 |
None (X) | 0 |
Unknown (U) | 3 |
California Endemic: True | |
California Counties and Islands: Name (Code) | |
Monterey (MNT) | |
Quads: Name (Quad Code) | |
Monterey (3612158) |
Threat List Total: | 3 | |
EOs with Threat Listed: | Total EOs | % of EOs |
3 | 75 % | |
Development | 2 | 50% |
Improper burning regime | 2 | 50% |
Non-native plant impacts | 2 | 50% |