Jones Cycladenia
Cycladenia humilis var. jonesii
NatureServe conservation status
Global (G-rank): G3G4T3Q
State (S-rank): S3
Utah Wildlife Action Plan status
- SGCN
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General information
Cycladenia humilis var. jonesii is a federally listed as threatened species found in Emery, Garfield and Kane Counties, Utah where it is known from gypsiferous, saline soils. This rare species has a scattered distribution in the west and is documented in Arizona, California and Utah. Jones' Cycladenia can be easy to find and identified due to its bright pink trumpet like flowers that bloom above oval, opposite leaves with obvious veins on the surfaces of the leaves.
Description
Cycladenia humilis var. jonesii is a federally listed as threatened species found in Emery, Garfield and Kane Counties, Utah where it is known from gypsiferous, saline soils. This rare species has a scattered distribution in the west and is documented in Arizona, California and Utah. Jones' Cycladenia can be easy to find and identified due to its bright pink trumpet like flowers that bloom above oval, opposite leaves with obvious veins on the surfaces of the leaves.
Phenology
Flowers from mid-April to early June.
Diagnostic characteristics
This species can be distinguished by its showy pink flowers in spring and its distinct prominently veined, oval, opposite leaves.
Species range
Found in Emery, Garfield, Grand and Kane Counties, Utah. Also found in northern Arizona and California.
Threats or limiting factors
Mining claims and mineral exploration as well as recreation are concerns to some populations. Interestingly, many would-be pollinators for this plant are caught in it sticky flower parts and die - likely a threat to this plant's persistence. This species has very low fruit set and has a very limited distribution in Arizona and southern Utah.
Taxonomy
No, this species does not have taxonomic discrepancies