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Nemacladus calcaratus

Morin

G1Critically Imperiled Found in 3 roadless areas NatureServe Explorer →
G1Critically ImperiledGlobal Rank
Identity
Unique IDELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.837418
Element CodePDCAM0F0E0
Record TypeSPECIES
ClassificationSpecies
Classification StatusStandard
Name CategoryVascular Plant
Endemicendemic to a single state or province
KingdomPlantae
PhylumAnthophyta
ClassDicotyledoneae
OrderCampanulales
FamilyCampanulaceae
GenusNemacladus
Concept Reference
Morin, N.R. 2008. Nomenclatural changes in Nemacladus (Campanulaceae). Journal of the Botanical Research Institute of Texas 2(1): 397-400.
Taxonomic Comments
Newly described in 2008, this California endemic "is the first species of Nemacladus known to have a definite nectar spur... the flat ovary apex and relatively large corolla with all petals arranged on the upper part are also distinctive" (Morin 2008).
Conservation Status
Review Date2015-05-26
Change Date2010-03-17
Edition Date2010-03-17
Edition AuthorsGravuer, K.
Rank Reasons
Newly described in 2008, this species is thus far known only from the Chimney Creek area, Tulare County, California at the southern end of the Pacific Crest. Three specimens in total, all from this area, are cited in the original species description.
Ecology & Habitat

Habitat

This species is found on decomposed granite flats at elevations ranging from 1,900 to 2,100 meters (Jepson Flora Project 2022).
Terrestrial Habitats
Playa/salt flat
Other Nations (1)
United StatesN1
ProvinceRankNative
CaliforniaS1Yes
Plant Characteristics
Economic Value (Genus)No
Roadless Areas (3)
California (3)
AreaForestAcres
Domeland Add.Sequoia National Forest3,046
ScodiesSequoia National Forest725
WoodpeckerSequoia National Forest11,936
References (2)
  1. Jepson Flora Project (eds.) 2022. Jepson eFlora. Online. Available: https://ucjeps.berkeley.edu/eflora/ (accessed 2022).
  2. Morin, N.R. 2008. Nomenclatural changes in <i>Nemacladus</i> (Campanulaceae). Journal of the Botanical Research Institute of Texas 2(1): 397-400.