CPC National Collection Plant Profile
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Calyptranthes peduncularis
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Myrtaceae |
Common Names: |
Maricao, Serpentine lidflower |
Author: |
Alain |
Growth Habit: |
Shrub |
CPC
Number: |
697 |
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Primary
custodian for this plant in the CPC National Collection of Endangered
Plants is: |
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Calyptranthes peduncularis
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This species is a shrub that grows from 1.5 to 2 meters tall. There is nearly no information in the literature about this species, other than the fact that it grows on serpentine barrens in Puerto Rico at altitudes of 300 to 400 meters. (New York Botanical Garden 2002)
Distribution
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State Range
Habitat
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Serpentine barrens at elevations of 300 to 400 meters. (New York Botanical Garden 2002) |
Distribution
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Puerto Rico. Susua. (New York Botanical Garden 2002) |
Number Left
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200-300 left - scattered in edges of thickets Puerto Rico, Susua Forest and surrounding areas; 200-300 plants (Unknown source) |
State/Area
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Conservation,
Ecology & Research |
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Ecological
Relationships
Threats
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• Road widening
• General lack of knowledge about the species |
Current Research Summary
Current Management Summary
Research Management Needs
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Any information on this species would be helpful--its general biology and ecology, habitat requirements, a full account of its locations and population health, etc. |
Ex Situ Needs
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Books (Single Authors)
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Little, E.L., Jr.; Woodbury, R.O.; Wadsworth, F.H. 1974. Trees of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands: Agriculture Handbook No. 449. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service.
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Electronic Sources
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(2002). New York Botanical Garden--The Virtual Herbarium. [Searchable Web site] New York Botanical Garden. Fordham Road Bronx, New York. http://scisun.nybg.org:8890/searchdb/owa/wwwspecimen.searchform. Accessed: 2002.
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This
profile was updated on 3/4/2010 |
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