Elytraria imbricata

(Vahl) Pers.

Purple Scalystem

G5Secure Found in 3 roadless areas NatureServe Explorer →
G5SecureGlobal Rank
Identity
Unique IDELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.136122
Element CodePDACA0A030
Record TypeSPECIES
ClassificationSpecies
Classification StatusStandard
Name CategoryVascular Plant
Endemicoccurs (regularly, as a native taxon) in multiple nations
KingdomPlantae
PhylumAnthophyta
ClassDicotyledoneae
OrderScrophulariales
FamilyAcanthaceae
GenusElytraria
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 Date1995-03-16
Change Date1984-03-29
Edition Date1995-03-16
Edition AuthorsRaker, C. (TNC-LASP)
Rank Reasons
Widespread and common throughout the New world tropics.
Range Extent Comments
0-1000, 1000-2000 m alt.
Ecology & Habitat
Other Nations (1)
United StatesNNR
ProvinceRankNative
TexasS1Yes
New MexicoS3Yes
ArizonaSNRYes
Plant Characteristics
Economic Value (Genus)No
Roadless Areas (3)
Arizona (3)
AreaForestAcres
Happy ValleyCoronado National Forest7,972
Lower RinconCoronado National Forest3,278
TumacacoriCoronado National Forest44,594
References (2)
  1. D'Arcy, W.G. 1987. Flora of Panama: Checklist and Index. Part I: The Introduction and Checklist. Missouri Botanical Garden. Saint Louis, Missouri.
  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.