Amsonia hubrichtii
Woods.
Hubricht's Slimpod
G3VulnerableGlobal Rank
Identity
Unique IDELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.157463
Element CodePDAPO03080
Record TypeSPECIES
ClassificationSpecies
Classification StatusStandard
Name CategoryVascular Plant
Endemicendemic to a single nation
KingdomPlantae
PhylumAnthophyta
ClassDicotyledoneae
OrderGentianales
FamilyApocynaceae
GenusAmsonia
Other Common Names
Hubricht's bluestar (EN) Hubricht's Bluestar (EN)
Concept Reference
Kartesz, J.T. 1994. A synonymized checklist of the vascular flora of the United States, Canada, and Greenland. 2nd edition. 2 vols. Timber Press, Portland, OR.
Conservation Status
Review Date1999-06-18
Change Date1988-04-12
Edition Date1999-06-18
Edition AuthorsGries, D.
Number of Occurrences21 - 80
Rank Reasons
Amsonia hubrichtii occurs in Arkansas and Oklahoma. In Arkansas, the species is known from fifty-seven occurrences in seven counties. All but one of the occurrences fall within the Ouachita Mountains Natural Division and the other occurrence falls within the Arkansas Valley Natural Division. Approximately 48 of the 57 recorded occurrences are on land managed by the Ouachita National Forest, typically within riparian corridors and greenbelts. Populations are considered to be stable and unthreatened.
Range Extent Comments
In Arkansas, occurs in seven counties (Logan, Scott, Yell, Perry, Montogomery, Garland, and Saline Counties). Also occurs in Oklahoma (Cindy Osborne, Personal communication 1999).
Occurrences Comments
In Arkansas, known from fifty-seven element occurrences (Cindy Osborne, Personal communication 1999).
Threat Impact Comments
In Arkansas, populations are considered to be unthreatened (Cindy Osborne, Personal communication 1999).
Ecology & Habitat
Other Nations (1)
United StatesN3
| Province | Rank | Native |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | S2 | Yes |
| Arkansas | S3 | Yes |
Plant Characteristics
DurationPERENNIAL
Economic Value (Genus)No
Roadless Areas (2)
Arkansas (2)
| Area | Forest | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| Bear Mountain | Ouachita National Forest | 1,910 |
| Little Blakely | Ouachita National Forest | 3,342 |
References (2)
- Kartesz, J.T. 1994. A synonymized checklist of the vascular flora of the United States, Canada, and Greenland. 2nd edition. 2 vols. Timber Press, Portland, OR.
- Osborne, Cindy. Data Manager, Arkansas Natural Heritage Program, Little Rock, Arkansas