Species Information
Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Anthophyta
Class: Dicotyledoneae
Order: Santalales
Family: Santalaceae
Genus: Arceuthobium
Species: campylopodum ssp. microcarpum
Western Spruce Dwarf-mistletoe - Arceuthobium campylopodum ssp. microcarpum
Image courtesy of Biota Information System of New Mexico
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Species Extent (New Mexico)
Status
Global Rank: G5
State Rank: SNR
| Rank Metadata | |
|---|---|
| State Rank: SNR | Rank Changed: N/A |
| Rank Reviewed: N/A | |
| Reason: There are 6 known EOs in NM, scattered in the Sacramento and Gila Mountains on spruce trees. As parasitic plants, the increased presence of this species may not be desired, as they are often considered pests in forests (unhealthy or dead spruce trees may increase fire risk). Of course there are other species interactions that may occur with this dwarf mistletoe besides spruce trees (primarily insects). |
| Ecological Factors | |
|---|---|
| Specificity: Narrow. Specialist or community with key requirements common. | Range Extent: 1000-5000 square km (about 400-2000 square miles) |
| Occurences: 6 - 20 | Population Size: Unknown |
| Area of Occupancy: N/A | Threat Summary: N/A |
State Status:
Observations in Natural Heritage New Mexico Database
Number of Subpopulations: 0
Number of Mapped Locations: 0
Number of Observations: 0
External Links
View More Information about this species at:
NatureServe Explorer
New Mexico Rare Plants Website
Environmental Conservation Online System (ECOS)
NatureServe Explorer
New Mexico Rare Plants Website
Environmental Conservation Online System (ECOS)