Taxon Details

Silene occidentalis ssp. longistipitata

long-stiped campion

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Photo of Silene occidentalis ssp. longistipitata
© 2013 Kirsten Bovee
Photo of Silene occidentalis ssp. longistipitata
©2013 Kirsten Bovee

Taxon Summary:

Silene occidentalis ssp. longistipitata, commonly known as long-stiped campion, is a perennial herb in the Caryophyllaceae that is found only in California. It occurs within Chaparral, Lower montane coniferous forest, and Upper montane coniferous forest, growing at elevations from 1000 to 2000 meters. Silene occidentalis ssp. longistipitata is ranked 1B.2, Plants Rare, Threatened or Endangered in California and Elsewhere; Moderately threatened in California.

Scientific Name:
Silene occidentalis Wats. ssp. longistipitata Hitchc. & Maguire
Common Name:
long-stiped campion
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Element Code: PDCAR0U161
USDA Plants Symbol: SIOCL
Synonyms/Other Names:
Name Status: JEF, FNA, POWO,
IPNI, Tropicos
Lifeform: perennial herb
Blooming Period: Jun-Aug
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Elevation:
1000 - 2000 meters
3280 - 6560 feet
General Habitats:
  • Chaparral
  • Lower montane coniferous forest
  • Upper montane coniferous forest
Microhabitat Details:
Microhabitat:
Notes:
Threatened by logging, vehicles, and recreational activities.
Threats:
Taxonomy:
Threat List Total: 7
Total EOs % of EOs
EOs with Threat Listed: 11 61 %
THREAT LIST:
Logging 7 38%
Road/trail construction/maint. 4 22%
Grazing 3 16%
Other 3 16%
Recreational use (non-ORV) 3 16%
Total Occurrences: 18
Element Occurrence Ranks:
A B C D X U
1 11 0 3 2 1
Occurrence Status:
Historical >20 Years 5
Recent <=20 Years 13
Presence:
Presumed Extant 16
Possibly Extirpated 2
Presumed Extirpated 0
California Endemic:
California Island:
States: Name (Code)
California (CA)
California Counties and Islands: Name (Code)
Butte (BUT), Plumas (PLU), Shasta (SHA), Tehama (TEH)
Quads: Name (Quad Code)
Belden (4012113), Butte Meadows (4012115), Chalk Mtn. (4012187), Humboldt Peak (4012124), Humbug Valley (4012123), Jonesville (4012114), Lyonsville (4012136), Mineral (4012135), Onion Butte (4012125), Skunk Ridge (4112117)
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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