Castilleja schizotricha
Greenm.
Marble Mountain Indian-paintbrush
G4Apparently SecureGlobal Rank
LowThreat Impact
Identity
Unique IDELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.145311
Element CodePDSCR0D2Y0
Record TypeSPECIES
ClassificationSpecies
Classification StatusStandard
Name CategoryVascular Plant
Endemicendemic to a single nation
KingdomPlantae
PhylumAnthophyta
ClassDicotyledoneae
OrderScrophulariales
FamilyOrobanchaceae
GenusCastilleja
Concept ReferenceKartesz, 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
Rank MethodLegacy Rank calculation - Excel v3.1x
Review Date2017-10-17
Change Date2014-10-07
Edition Date2017-10-17
Edition AuthorsVrilakas, Sue; rev. R. Bittman (2005), rev. Treher (2017)
Threat ImpactLow
Range Extent1000-20,000 square km (about 400-8000 square miles)
Number of Occurrences21 - 80
Rank ReasonsThis species is restricted in range to southwestern Oregon and northern California where mining and logging activities are potential threats. Overall, threats are low. It is estimated that there are at least 31 sites and in 2005, there was an estimated total of over 80,000 individuals.
Range Extent CommentsThis species is limited to the Siskiyou Mts. of Josephine and Jackson Counties, Oregon and northern California (Siskiyou County)
Occurrences CommentsSeven occurrences are from Oregon. At least 23 sites exist in California.
Threat Impact CommentsCalifornia Natural Diversity Data Base (1999) notes few threats for this species. Areas of ultramafic substrates are always susceptible to mining threats. Montane forest communities are also logged.
Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Sites are located in open areas, e.g. talus slopes and ridgetops, within subalpine and montane plant communities on varied substrates (ultramafic and granitic)
Other Nations (1)
United StatesN4
| Province | Rank | Native |
|---|
| California | S2 | Yes |
| Oregon | S2 | Yes |
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.