CPC National Collection Plant Profile
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Synandra hispidula
Family: |
Lamiaceae |
Common Names: |
Guyandotte beauty, Gyandotte beauty, hairy synandra, Wyandotte beauty |
Author: |
(Michx.) Baill. |
Growth Habit: |
Forb/herb |
CPC
Number: |
4174 |
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Primary
custodian for this plant in the CPC National Collection of Endangered
Plants is: |
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Lindsey Parsons contributed to this Plant Profile. |
Synandra hispidula
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This perennial's leaves are arranged opposite each other, and are simple and serrate. The flowers are large, showy, and yellow and white, and make their appearance during the months of April to June. (Massey 1983)
Very little is known about this plant.
Distribution
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State Range
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Alabama
Illinois
Indiana
Kentucky
North Carolina
Ohio
Tennessee
Virginia
West Virginia |
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Habitat
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Likes rich, mesic, shaded to semi-shaded forested slopes. Found in floodplains, stream terraces, roadsides, forests, and in upland forest. Prefers moist soil, and is found in stream banks. (Massey 1983) |
Distribution
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Historically in Alabama, Tennessee, North Carolina, Virginia, Kentucky, West Virginia, Ohio, and Illinois. |
Number Left
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Three populations are known from Illinois, all of them in the Shawnee National Forest. (Herkert and Ebinger 2002) |
State/Area
Protection
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State/Area |
Rank |
Status |
Date |
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Alabama |
S1 |
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12/11/1990 |
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Great Smokies |
P1 |
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9/14/1990 |
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Illinois |
S1 |
LE |
8/9/1989 |
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Indiana |
S3 |
WL |
8/29/1990 |
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Kentucky |
S3 |
N |
10/10/1990 |
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North Carolina |
SH |
C |
8/2/1991 |
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Ohio |
S3 |
T |
8/28/1984 |
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Tennessee |
S2 |
T |
8/11/1986 |
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Virginia |
S2 |
RSC |
8/19/1991 |
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West Virginia |
S2 |
R |
4/2/1984 |
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Conservation,
Ecology & Research |
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Ecological
Relationships
Threats
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Opening of canopy by logging
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Current Research Summary
Current Management Summary
Research Management Needs
Ex Situ Needs
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Books (Single Authors)
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Herkert, J.; Ebinger, J.E. 2002. Endangered and threatened species of Illinois: Status and distribution. Springfield, IL: Illinois Endangered Species Protection Board. 161p.
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Massey, J.R.; Otte, D.K.S.; Atkinson, T.A.; Whetstone, R.D. 1983. An Atlas and Illustrated Guide to the Threatened and Endangered Vascular Plants of the Mountains of North Carolina and Virginia. Asheville, NC: Southeastern Forest Experiment Station. 218p.
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Books (Sections)
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Kartesz, J.T. 1999. A synonymized checklist of the vascular flora of the U.S., Canada, and Greenland. In: Kartesz, J.T.; Meacham, C.A., editors. Synthesis of the North American Flora, Version 1.0. North Carolina Botanical Garden. Chapel Hill, NC.
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Weller, S.G. 1994. The relationship of rarity to plant reproductive biology. In: Bowles, M.L.; Whelan, C., editors. Recovery and Restoration of Endangered Species. Cambridge University Press. Cambridge. p 90-117.
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Journal Articles
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Baskin, J.M.; Bryan, H.D.; Baskin, C.C. 1986. Ecological life cycle of Synandra-hispidula in northcentral Kentucky USA. Bulletin of the Torrey Botanical Club. 113, 2: 168-172.
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Cantino, P.D. 1985. Facultative autogamy in Synandra-hispidula labiatae. Castanea. 50, 2: 105-111.
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Clements, R.K.; Wofford, B.E. 1991. The vascular flora of Wolf Cove Franklin County Tennessee. Castanea. 56, 4: 268-286.
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Moran, G.F. 1986. A Demographic and Phenological Study of Synandra hispidula (Labiatae) - A Threatened Ohio Species. Ohio Journal of Science. 86, 2: 5-5.
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Ogle, D.W. 1980. An unusual locality for rare plants in southwestern Virginia USA. Castanea. 45, 4: 243-247.
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Ruch, D.G.; Torke, B.G.; Reidy, C.R.; Badger, K.S.; Rothrock, P.E. 2002. The flora and vegetational communities of Wilbur Wright Fish and Wildlife Area, Henry County, Indiana. Proceedings of the Indiana Academy of Science. 111: 147-176.
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Spooner, D.M.; Cusick, A.W.; Andreas, B.; Anderson, D. 1983. Notes on Ohio USA vascular plants previously considered for listing as federally endangered or threatened species. Castanea. 48, 4: 250-258.
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This
profile was updated on 3/4/2010 |
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