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Chrysolepis sempervirens

(Kellogg) Hjelmqvist

Sierra Chinquapin

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G4Apparently SecureGlobal Rank
Identity
Unique IDELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.132549
Element CodePDFAG06010
Record TypeSPECIES
ClassificationSpecies
Classification StatusStandard
Name CategoryVascular Plant
Endemicendemic to a single nation
KingdomPlantae
PhylumAnthophyta
ClassDicotyledoneae
OrderFagales
FamilyFagaceae
GenusChrysolepis
Synonyms
Castanea sempervirensKelloggCastanopsis sempervirens(Kellogg) Dudley ex Merriam
Other Common Names
bush chinquapin (EN) Bush Chinquapin (EN) Sierran Chinkapin (EN)
Concept Reference
Kartesz, J.T. 1999. A synonymized checklist and atlas with biological attributes for the vascular flora of the United States, Canada, and Greenland. First edition. In: Kartesz, J.T., and C.A. Meacham. Synthesis of the North American Flora, Version 1.0. North Carolina Botanical Garden, Chapel Hill, N.C.
Conservation Status
Review Date2001-01-02
Change Date2001-01-02
Edition Date2001-01-02
Edition AuthorsMacBryde, Bruce
Rank Reasons
Chrysolepis sempervirens is in southern Oregon, California (3300-700 meters), and western Nevada, occurring on rocky slopes in coniferous forest to chaparral. It tends to be common (in colonies), and resprouts readily after fire or cutting.
Ecology & Habitat
Other Nations (1)
United StatesN4
ProvinceRankNative
CaliforniaSNRYes
NevadaS2Yes
OregonSNRYes
Plant Characteristics
Economic Value (Genus)No
Roadless Areas (120)
California (110)
AreaForestAcres
AgnewSequoia National Forest9,561
Bell MeadowStanislaus National Forest7,968
Black Mtn.Sequoia National Forest15,102
Bonanza KingShasta-Trinity National Forest16,402
Bucks LakePlumas National Forest680
Burnt Lava FlowModoc National Forest8,387
Butt Mtn.Lassen National Forest8,217
Caples CreekEldorado National Forest17,854
Carson - IcebergStanislaus National Forest56,430
Castle Crags AShasta-Trinity National Forest113
Castle Crags BShasta-Trinity National Forest1,619
Castle PeakTahoe National Forest14,974
ChannellSequoia National Forest45,429
ChicoSequoia National Forest39,836
Chips CreekLassen National Forest29,089
Chips CreekPlumas National Forest12,940
Coyote SoutheastInyo National Forest53,159
Crystal CreekSan Bernardino National Forest6,783
Cub CreekLassen National Forest8,643
Cucamonga AAngeles National Forest1,249
Cucamonga BSan Bernardino National Forest11,933
Cucamonga CSan Bernardino National Forest4,106
CypressLassen National Forest3,380
DardanellesEldorado National Forest8,110
Deep CreekSan Bernardino National Forest23,869
Devil GulchSierra National Forest30,490
Dinkey LakesSierra National Forest34,171
DomeStanislaus National Forest11,085
Domeland Add.Sequoia National Forest3,046
Duncan CanyonTahoe National Forest8,621
EagleStanislaus National Forest16,116
East ForkShasta-Trinity National Forest6,201
East YubaTahoe National Forest17,968
Fawn LakeEldorado National Forest1,153
Ferguson RidgeSierra National Forest6,104
Glass MountainInyo National Forest52,867
Granite ChiefTahoe National Forest6,546
Greenhorn CreekSequoia National Forest28,226
GriderKlamath National Forest10,647
Grizzly PeakPlumas National Forest6,222
Grouse LakesTahoe National Forest19,085
Heart LakeLassen National Forest9,349
Hoover - Mt.olsenHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest624
Horse Mdw.Inyo National Forest5,687
HortonInyo National Forest5,717
Iceberg - Silver Mtn.Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest294
IshiLassen National Forest21,805
Jennie LakeSequoia National Forest2,388
KangarooKlamath National Forest40,617
KellySix Rivers National Forest5,195
Kings RiverSierra National Forest52,999
Lion RidgeSequoia National Forest5,265
Log Cabin SaddlebagInyo National Forest15,165
MayfieldLassen National Forest14,444
Middle ForkPlumas National Forest29,278
Middle YubaTahoe National Forest7,379
Mill CreekSequoia National Forest27,643
Mill CreekLassen National Forest7,587
Mill PeakSan Bernardino National Forest7,884
MonarchSierra National Forest697
MosesSequoia National Forest22,077
Mt. EddyShasta-Trinity National Forest7,232
Mt. HoffmanModoc National Forest9,780
Mt. OlsenInyo National Forest2,161
Mt. Shasta AShasta-Trinity National Forest676
Mt. Shasta BShasta-Trinity National Forest2,809
NightStanislaus National Forest3,173
North Fork American RiverTahoe National Forest38,495
North Fork Middle Fork American RiverTahoe National Forest11,245
North LakeInyo National Forest2,406
Onion SpringsLassen National Forest2,421
Orleans Mtn.Klamath National Forest49,090
PaiuteInyo National Forest58,712
Pleasant ViewAngeles National Forest26,395
ProspectLassen National Forest4,078
PyramidEldorado National Forest24,347
Raymond PeakStanislaus National Forest3,646
Raywood Flat BSan Bernardino National Forest11,373
RinconSequoia National Forest54,610
Robinson PeakHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest5,835
Rock Creek WestInyo National Forest3,626
RussianKlamath National Forest21,771
San JoaquinSierra National Forest22,474
San SevaineSan Bernardino National Forest6,866
ShacklefordKlamath National Forest1,679
Sheep MountainAngeles National Forest21,098
SherwinInyo National Forest3,140
ShuteyeSierra National Forest7,313
SiskiyouKlamath National Forest54,039
Siskiyou BSix Rivers National Forest18,871
Slate Mtn.Sequoia National Forest12,299
SnoozerKlamath National Forest23,414
Snow MountainLassen National Forest2,165
South SierraSequoia National Forest8,008
South SierraInyo National Forest41,853
SugarloafSan Bernardino National Forest8,206
Table Mtn.Inyo National Forest4,215
TinemahaInyo National Forest27,060
Tragedy - Elephants BackEldorado National Forest20,866
Trail LakeLassen National Forest1,124
WaterhouseStanislaus National Forest4,394
Weaver BallyShasta-Trinity National Forest829
West YubaPlumas National Forest6,071
West YubaTahoe National Forest16,059
Wheeler RidgeInyo National Forest15,744
Wild Cattle MtnLassen National Forest4,965
Wonoga Pk.Inyo National Forest11,272
WoodchuckSierra National Forest267
WoodpeckerSequoia National Forest11,936
WoolstaffSequoia National Forest41,445
Nevada (7)
AreaForestAcres
Jobs Peak (NV)Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest1,342
Mystic (NV)Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest5,644
Rose - Alum CreekHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest853
Rose - Big MeadowsHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest311
Rose - Dutch LouieHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest363
Rose - Hunter Lk NoHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest149
Rose - NortheastHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest550
Oregon (3)
AreaForestAcres
Brown Mt.Winema National Forest3,117
Sky Lakes AWinema National Forest3,940
W. BoundaryWinema National Forest2,345
References (12)
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  7. Munz, P.A. 1968. Supplement to a California flora. Univ. California Press. Berkeley. 224 pp.
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