Shiny-fruited Allocarya – Oregon Conservation Strategy

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Overview

Species Common Name Shiny-fruited Allocarya
Species Scientific Name Plagiobothrys lamprocarpus
State Listing Status Endangered

Ecoregions

Klamath Mountains

The Klamath Mountains ecoregion covers much of southwestern Oregon, including the Umpqua Mountains, Siskiyou Mountains, and interior valleys and foothills between these and the Cascade Range. The Rogue watershed has the largest population of any coastal watershed in Oregon (Jackson County, Josephine County, and a portion of Curry County). Several popular and scenic rivers run …

Special needs

The type specimen for shiny-fruited allocarya indicates that it is from "moist places in an old road". Specific habitat needs remain unknown.

Limiting factors

Agricultural and urban development may threaten this species.

Data gaps

Conduct surveys to determine whether or not shiny-fruited allocarya has been extirpated. Perform a taxonomic review of this species.

Conservation actions

If populations are located, determine conservation actions needed to maintain them.

Key reference or plan

Oregon Department of Agriculture Plant Conservation