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Hydrophyllum capitatum

Dougl. ex Benth.

Dwarf Waterleaf

G5Secure Found in 198 roadless areas NatureServe Explorer →
G5SecureGlobal Rank
UnknownThreat Impact
Identity
Unique IDELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.130760
Element CodePDHYD08030
Record TypeSPECIES
ClassificationSpecies
Classification StatusStandard
Name CategoryVascular Plant
Endemicoccurs (regularly, as a native taxon) in multiple nations
KingdomPlantae
PhylumAnthophyta
ClassDicotyledoneae
OrderSolanales
FamilyHydrophyllaceae
GenusHydrophyllum
Other Common Names
Ball-head Waterleaf (EN) ballhead waterleaf (EN) Hydrophylle capité (FR)
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
Rank MethodLegacy Rank calculation - Biotics v1
Review Date2019-11-20
Change Date2019-11-20
Edition Date2019-11-20
Edition AuthorsTreher (2019)
Threat ImpactUnknown
Range Extent200,000-2,500,000 square km (about 80,000-1,000,000 square miles)
Number of Occurrences> 300
Rank Reasons
Hydrophyllum capitatum occurs in the western U.S.A. and southwestern Canada. There are no reported pervasive threats or significant rangewide declines. There are 600 potential occurrences reported through herbarium and observation networks.
Range Extent Comments
Hydrophyllum capitatum occurs in the western U.S.A. and southwestern Canada (Alberta and British Columbia).
Occurrences Comments
There are 600 potential occurrences reported through herbarium and observation networks (SEINet 2019; iNaturalist 2019).
Ecology & Habitat

Habitat

This species occurs in "areas of bare soil or in thickets, forest openings, or moist slopes from the foothills up to nearly the upper tree line (Fertig n.d.)."

Reproduction

This species flowers and fruits are very close to the ground, which is often correlated with seed dispersal by ants (Fertig n.d.).
Terrestrial Habitats
Forest/WoodlandShrubland/chaparral
Other Nations (2)
United StatesN4
ProvinceRankNative
CaliforniaSNRYes
IdahoSNRYes
MontanaS4Yes
UtahSNRYes
WyomingS4Yes
WashingtonSNRYes
ColoradoS4Yes
OregonSNRYes
NevadaS3Yes
CanadaN5
ProvinceRankNative
British ColumbiaS5Yes
AlbertaS3Yes
Plant Characteristics
DurationPERENNIAL
Economic Value (Genus)No
Roadless Areas (198)
California (2)
AreaForestAcres
PowleyModoc National Forest6,268
SoldierModoc National Forest10,102
Colorado (4)
AreaForestAcres
Dome PeakRoutt NF35,716
Long ParkRoutt NF42,100
Pagoda PeakRoutt NF57,676
Red TableWhite River NF39,122
Idaho (14)
AreaForestAcres
Bighorn - WeitasNez Perce-Clearwater National Forest254,845
Boulder - White CloudsSawtooth National Forest322,653
Boulder - White CloudsSalmon-Challis National Forest139,297
HoodooNez Perce-Clearwater National Forest153,868
Italian PeakCaribou-Targhee National Forest141,158
Lemhi RangeSalmon-Challis National Forest308,533
NeedlesPayette National Forest131,279
North Lochsa SlopeNez Perce-Clearwater National Forest117,662
PalisadesCaribou-Targhee National Forest122,002
Peace RockBoise National Forest191,734
Pioneer MountainsSawtooth National Forest119,563
Pioneer MountainsSalmon-Challis National Forest172,460
SeceshPayette National Forest248,088
West Meadow CreekNez Perce-Clearwater National Forest115,949
Montana (37)
AreaForestAcres
Allan Mountain (01946)Bitterroot National Forest104,184
Anaconda HillHelena National Forest18,546
Anderson MountainBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest31,501
Bear - Marshall - Scapegoat - SwanLewis and Clark National Forest344,022
Bear - Marshall - Scapegoat - SwanHelena National Forest51,360
BeartoothGallatin National Forest5,285
Bmss Ra 1485Flathead National Forest334,275
BridgerGallatin National Forest45,059
Buckhorn Ridge (MT)Kootenai National Forest34,716
Cabin Creek Wildlife Management Area OcdGallatin National Forest35,048
Crazy MountainGallatin National Forest82,093
Devils Gap #698Kootenai National Forest5,353
East PioneerBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest145,082
Electric PeakBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest17,997
Electric PeakHelena National Forest27,872
ElkhornHelena National Forest75,468
Freezeout MountainBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest97,305
Gallatin FringeGallatin National Forest51,571
Huckleberry Mountain #699Kootenai National Forest8,965
Hyalite - Porcupine - Buffalo Horn Wilderness Study AreaGallatin National Forest143,991
LionheadGallatin National Forest33,549
MadisonGallatin National Forest127,859
Mcneeley #675Kootenai National Forest6,657
Middle Mtn. / Tobacco RootsBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest96,487
Nevada MountainHelena National Forest50,135
North AbsarokaGallatin National Forest159,075
North Big HoleBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest52,227
North CarpBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest6,600
ReefGallatin National Forest2,500
SapphireBitterroot National Forest43,303
SapphiresBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest66,619
Scotchman Peaks (MT)Kootenai National Forest53,909
Selway - Bitterroot (01067)Bitterroot National Forest114,953
Ten Lakes #683Kootenai National Forest48,545
Thompson Seton #483Kootenai National Forest29,379
West Big HoleBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest133,563
West PioneerBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest248,631
Nevada (3)
AreaForestAcres
Devils Gate (NV)Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest7,485
Rose - Whites CanyonHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest2,568
South Fork QuinnHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest40,535
Oregon (31)
AreaForestAcres
Aldrich MountainMalheur National Forest4,925
Boulder ParkWallowa-Whitman National Forest12,141
BuckhornWallowa-Whitman National Forest17,180
Cook RidgeWallowa-Whitman National Forest19,617
Crane MountainFremont National Forest23,096
Dry CabinMalheur National Forest12,274
EagleMt. Hood National Forest16,841
Echo MountainWillamette National Forest8,098
Grande RondeUmatilla National Forest12,296
HellholeWallowa-Whitman National Forest487
HellholeUmatilla National Forest65,679
HomesteadWallowa-Whitman National Forest5,817
Hurricane CreekWallowa-Whitman National Forest1,606
Imnaha FaceWallowa-Whitman National Forest29,575
Joseph CanyonWallowa-Whitman National Forest24,288
Little SheepWallowa-Whitman National Forest5,238
Lookout MountainOchoco National Forest14,115
Lord Flat Somers PointWallowa-Whitman National Forest67,738
Mcclellan MountainMalheur National Forest21,213
Mill Creek Watershed (OR)Umatilla National Forest7,820
Mt. EmilyWallowa-Whitman National Forest8,421
North Mount EmilyWallowa-Whitman National Forest752
North Mt. EmilyUmatilla National Forest4,416
Pine CreekMalheur National Forest5,462
ReservoirWallowa-Whitman National Forest13,641
Sheep DivideWallowa-Whitman National Forest16,201
Snake RiverWallowa-Whitman National Forest31,229
South Fork - TowerUmatilla National Forest16,570
Twin MountainWallowa-Whitman National Forest58,533
W - T ThreeUmatilla National Forest1,705
Walla Walla RiverUmatilla National Forest34,416
Utah (43)
AreaForestAcres
0419020Ashley National Forest355,684
418001Uinta National Forest5,697
418002Uinta National Forest19,152
418003Uinta National Forest10,912
418004Uinta National Forest16,661
418006Uinta National Forest11,714
418012Uinta National Forest25,758
418024Uinta National Forest51,699
418025Uinta National Forest32,698
418026Uinta National Forest14,038
418027Uinta National Forest13,884
418028Uinta National Forest34,002
418029Uinta National Forest15,673
418040Uinta National Forest1,702
Boulger - Black CanyonManti-Lasal National Forest23,286
Burch CreekWasatch-Cache National Forest6,938
Clarkston Mtn.Caribou National Forest7,099
East MountainManti-Lasal National Forest30,705
GibsonWasatch-Cache National Forest5,350
High Uintas (UT)Wasatch-Cache National Forest102,398
HogsbackWasatch-Cache National Forest7,936
LakesWasatch-Cache National Forest121,967
Lewis PeakWasatch-Cache National Forest11,616
Little West Fork BlacksWasatch-Cache National Forest8,209
Lone Peak ContiguousWasatch-Cache National Forest874
Middle FrancisWasatch-Cache National Forest3,296
Mt. AireWasatch-Cache National Forest9,681
Mt. Logan NorthWasatch-Cache National Forest18,930
Mt. Logan SouthWasatch-Cache National Forest17,014
Mt. Logan WestWasatch-Cache National Forest5,285
Mt. NaomiWasatch-Cache National Forest41,922
Mt. OlympusWasatch-Cache National Forest9,982
NoblettsWasatch-Cache National Forest3,116
North FrancisWasatch-Cache National Forest8,148
Price RiverManti-Lasal National Forest24,349
Right Hand Fork LoganWasatch-Cache National Forest15,023
South FrancisWasatch-Cache National Forest3,374
Stump CreekCaribou National Forest355
Swan Creek MountainWasatch-Cache National Forest9,390
Temple PeakWasatch-Cache National Forest24,081
Twin PeaksWasatch-Cache National Forest6,157
WellsvilleWasatch-Cache National Forest1,717
White PineWasatch-Cache National Forest1,942
Washington (42)
AreaForestAcres
Alpine Lakes Adj.Wenatchee National Forest57,104
Asotin CreekUmatilla National Forest16,433
Bald SnowColville National Forest23,198
Bear CreekGifford Pinchot National Forest7,980
Big Lava BedGifford Pinchot National Forest19,043
Black CanyonOkanogan National Forest9,681
Blue SlideWenatchee National Forest17,505
Canyon CreekWenatchee National Forest7,983
ChelanWenatchee National Forest74,650
Devils GulchWenatchee National Forest24,419
EntiatWenatchee National Forest72,617
Goat Rocks AdjWenatchee National Forest6,108
Gotchen CreekGifford Pinchot National Forest7,518
Granite MountainOkanogan National Forest27,428
Grassy TopIdaho Panhandle National Forests13,485
Heather LakeWenatchee National Forest10,628
Hungry RidgeOkanogan National Forest8,708
Liberty BellOkanogan National Forest108,495
Lion RockWenatchee National Forest4,692
Long SwampOkanogan National Forest66,344
ManastashWenatchee National Forest11,155
Mill Creek Watershed (WA)Umatilla National Forest16,747
NaneumWenatchee National Forest4,508
Nason RidgeWenatchee National Forest19,329
Norse PeakWenatchee National Forest10,169
Pasayten RimOkanogan National Forest17,074
ProfanityColville National Forest28,944
QuartzWenatchee National Forest8,550
Rock CreekWenatchee National Forest32,239
SawtoothOkanogan National Forest122,194
Slide RidgeWenatchee National Forest11,430
South RidgeOkanogan National Forest6,151
Stormy Mtn.Wenatchee National Forest32,612
TaneumWenatchee National Forest26,140
TeanawayWenatchee National Forest72,849
Thorp Mtn.Wenatchee National Forest22,717
TiffanyOkanogan National Forest22,045
Twin LakesWenatchee National Forest22,496
Twin SistersColville National Forest13,051
Upper TucannonUmatilla National Forest12,485
Wenatchee CreekUmatilla National Forest15,315
Willow SpringsUmatilla National Forest10,414
Wyoming (22)
AreaForestAcres
Big SandstoneMedicine Bow-Routt National Forest7,180
Grayback RidgeBridger-Teton National Forest295,113
Gros Ventre MountainsBridger-Teton National Forest106,418
Lake Alice - Commissary RidgeBridger-Teton National Forest166,707
Middle ForkShoshone National Forest51,772
Monument RidgeBridger-Teton National Forest17,720
Mowry PeakMedicine Bow-Routt National Forest6,244
Munger MountainBridger-Teton National Forest12,827
Nugent Park - Hams Fork RidgeBridger-Teton National Forest21,241
Pacific Creek - Blackrock CreekBridger-Teton National Forest24,658
PalisadesTarghee National Forest1,121
Phillips RidgeBridger-Teton National Forest10,108
Rock CreekMedicine Bow-Routt National Forest18,874
Salt River RangeBridger-Teton National Forest235,661
Sleeping GiantShoshone National Forest5,176
South Wyoming RangeBridger-Teton National Forest85,776
Spread Creek - Gros Ventre RiverBridger-Teton National Forest166,097
Teton Corridor TrailheadsBridger-Teton National Forest286
Togwotee PassShoshone National Forest7,344
Wapiti Valley EastShoshone National Forest449
West Slope TetonsTarghee National Forest47,448
Wilderness Study AreaTarghee National Forest51,961
References (2)
  1. Fertig, W. No Date. Plant of the Week: Ballhead Waterleaf (<i>Hydrophyllum capitatum</i>). United States Forest Service, United States Department of Agriculture. Available. Online: https://www.fs.fed.us/wildflowers/plant-of-the-week/hydrophyllum_capitatum.shtml (accessed 20 Nov 2019).
  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.