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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

Province	Rank	Native
Texas	S1	Yes
New Mexico	S3	Yes
Arizona	SNR	Yes

Plant Characteristics

Economic Value (Genus)No

Roadless Areas (3)

Arizona (3)

Area	Forest	Acres
Happy Valley	Coronado National Forest	7,972
Lower Rincon	Coronado National Forest	3,278
Tumacacori	Coronado National Forest	44,594

References (2)

D'Arcy, W.G. 1987. Flora of Panama: Checklist and Index. Part I: The Introduction and Checklist. Missouri Botanical Garden. Saint Louis, Missouri.
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.