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Hackelia ursina

(Greene ex Gray) I.M. Johnston

Chihuahuan Stickseed

G3Vulnerable (G3?) Found in 2 roadless areas NatureServe Explorer →

G3VulnerableGlobal Rank

Identity

Unique IDELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.145929

Element CodePDBOR0G0R0

Record TypeSPECIES

ClassificationSpecies

Classification StatusStandard

Name CategoryVascular Plant

Endemicoccurs (regularly, as a native taxon) in multiple nations

KingdomPlantae

PhylumAnthophyta

ClassDicotyledoneae

OrderLamiales

FamilyBoraginaceae

GenusHackelia

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.

Taxonomic Comments

Distinct species, with three varieties recognized by Gentry & Carr (1976) and maintained by Kartesz (1994 checklist). Genus has 40 spp., mostly in w N. Am.

Conservation Status

Review Date1999-05-12

Change Date1988-12-10

Edition Date1988-11-30

Edition AuthorsJoyal, E.

Range Extent250-2,500,000 square km (about 100-1,000,000 square miles)

Number of Occurrences21 - 80

Rank Reasons

Moderate number of populations, restricted range, some threats probable.

Range Extent Comments

USA, se AZ, sw NM; n Mexico, Chihuahua.

Occurrences Comments

G. & C. cite 28 locations for the three vars.

Threat Impact Comments

Logging & grazing likely.

Ecology & Habitat

Habitat

Moist locations, often in canyons, at mid elevations.

Other Nations (1)

United StatesNNR

Province	Rank	Native
Arizona	S2	Yes
New Mexico	SNR	Yes

Plant Characteristics

Economic Value (Genus)No

Roadless Areas (2)

Arizona (1)

Area	Forest	Acres
Galiuro	Coronado National Forest	28,333

New Mexico (1)

Area	Forest	Acres
Sawyers Peak	Gila National Forest	59,743

References (1)

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.