Cleomella obtusifolia

Torr. & Frem.

Bushy Rhombo-pod

G3Vulnerable (G3G4) Found in 6 roadless areas NatureServe Explorer →
G3VulnerableGlobal Rank
Identity
Unique IDELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.136823
Element CodePDCPP04050
Record TypeSPECIES
ClassificationSpecies
Classification StatusStandard
Name CategoryVascular Plant
KingdomPlantae
PhylumAnthophyta
ClassDicotyledoneae
OrderBrassicales
FamilyCleomaceae
GenusCleomella
Other Common Names
Mojave cleomella (EN) Mojave Cleomella (EN)
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.
Taxonomic Comments
According to FNA (2010, vol. 7), "Cleomella obtusifolia is variable in degree of pubescence, elaboration of stipules, and fruit shape. Four varieties have been recognized; additional taxonomic investigation is desirable."
Conservation Status
Review Date1988-08-04
Change Date1988-08-04
Ecology & Habitat
Other Nations (1)
United StatesNNR
ProvinceRankNative
CaliforniaSNRYes
NevadaS2Yes
Plant Characteristics
Economic Value (Genus)No
Roadless Areas (6)
California (6)
AreaForestAcres
Black CanyonInyo National Forest32,421
Boundary Peak (CA)Inyo National Forest210,884
Coyote SoutheastInyo National Forest53,159
PaiuteInyo National Forest58,712
TinemahaInyo National Forest27,060
Wonoga Pk.Inyo National Forest11,272
References (2)
  1. Flora of North America Editorial Committee (FNA). 2010. Flora of North America north of Mexico. Vol. 7. Magnoliophyta: Salicaceae to Brassicaceae. Oxford University Press, New York. xxii + 797 pp.
  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.