Taxon Report

Leptosiphon floribundus (A. Gray) J. M. Porter & L. A. Johnson ssp. hallii (Jeps.) J.M. Porter & L.A. Johnson

Santa Rosa Mountains leptosiphon

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© 2016 Keir Morse

Taxon Summary

Leptosiphon floribundus ssp. hallii, commonly known as Santa Rosa Mountains leptosiphon, is a perennial herb in the Polemoniaceae that is found only in California. It occurs within Pinyon and juniper woodland, and Sonoran desert scrub, growing at elevations from 1000 to 2000 meters. Leptosiphon floribundus ssp. hallii is ranked 1B.3, Plants Rare, Threatened or Endangered in California and Elsewhere; Not very threatened in California.


  Classification

Scientific Name:
Leptosiphon floribundus (A. Gray) J. M. Porter & L. A. Johnson ssp. hallii (Jeps.) J.M. Porter & L.A. Johnson
Common Name:
Santa Rosa Mountains leptosiphon
Family: Polemoniaceae
Element Code: PDPLM090J3
USDA Plants Symbol:
Synonyms/Other Names:
  • Linanthus floribundus (Gray) Mlkn. ssp. hallii (Jeps.) Mason

Ecology and Life History

Lifeform: perennial herb
Blooming Period: May-Jul(Nov) May-Jul(Nov)
Elevation: 1000-2000 (3280-6560)
General Habitats: Pinyon and juniper woodland, Sonoran desert scrub
Microhabitat:
Microhabitat Details:

Occurrence Data from the CNDDB

Total Occurrences: 6
Element Occurrence Ranks:
   Excellent (A) 0
   Good (B) 0
   Fair (C) 0
   Poor (D) 0
   None (X) 0
   Unknown (U) 6
California Endemic:  True
California Counties and Islands: Name (Code)
Riverside (RIV), San Diego (SDG)
Quads: Name (Quad Code)
Bucksnort Mtn. (3311645), Clark Lake NE (3311643), Collins Valley (3311644), Fonts Point (3311632), Martinez Mtn. (3311653), Toro Peak (3311654), Valerie (3311652)

Notes

Known only from the Santa Rosa Mtns. Possibly threatened by recreational activities. A synonym of Linanthus floribundus ssp. hallii in The Jepson Manual. See Aliso 19(1):55-91 (2000) for revised nomenclature.
Threats:
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Citation California Native Plant Society, Rare Plant Program. 2025. Rare Plant Inventory (online edition, v9.5.1). Website https://www.rareplants.cnps.org [accessed 19 June 2025].