Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Anthophyta
Class: Dicotyledoneae
Order: Gentianales
Family: Apocynaceae
Genus: Amsonia
Species: fugatei
Fugate's Amsonia - Amsonia fugatei
492843
Species Extent (New Mexico)
General Description
Herbaceous perennial from a woody caudex; stems sparsely pubescent, 30-50 cm long; leaves glabrous, the lower elliptic to lanceolate, 6-10 mm wide, the upper linear, 1 mm broad; calyx lobes awl-shaped, glabrous or sparsely ciliate, 5-6 mm long; corolla tube 16-20 mm long, broadest at the apex, moderately constricted at the orifice; corolla lobes ovate-acute, cream-colored, 7-10 mm long; fruit two narrow follicles 3-6 cm long; seeds cylindrical, corky, 8-10 mm long. Flowers April and May.
Status
Global Rank: G1
State Rank: S2
| Rank Metadata |
| State Rank:
S2
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Rank Changed:
06/11/2026
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| Rank Reviewed:
06/11/2026
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| Reason:
GM, 2026: With the expanded range and threats as "medium," the rank calculates as S2.<br/>YC, 2022: All populations are know within a relatively small area, and all known populations are located along dirt roads. Road maintenance activities could significantly impact this population. Listed as a high priority by R. Sivinski and D. Roth as likely S1.
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| Ecological Factors |
| Specificity:
Moderate. Generalist or community with some key requirements scarce.
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Range Extent:
250-1000 square km (about 100-400 square miles)
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| Occurences:
1 - 5
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Population Size:
2500 - 10,000 individuals
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| Area of Occupancy:
N/A
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Threat Summary:
N/A
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State Status:
Federal Status:
USFS Status:
BLM Status: BLM SENSITIVE
SWAP Status:
NMRP Strategy Status: Strategy Species
Observations in Natural Heritage New Mexico Database
Number of Subpopulations: 7
Number of Mapped Locations: 127
Number of Observations: 47
Observation date range: 04-16-1977
to 08-30-2019
External Links
Year
1985
Citation Mclaughlin, S.P. 1985. A new species of Amsonia (Apocyanaceae) from central New Mexico. The Southwestern Nat. 30(4):563-565.
Reference Code
A85MCL01NMUS
Year
2000
Citation University of New Mexico Herbarium. 2000. Excel spreadsheet containing herbarium specimen records for LE, LT, C and SCF species.
Reference Code
D00UNM01NMUS
Year
1999
Citation New Mexico State University Herbarium. 1999. Excel spreadsheet containing specimen records at the NMSU herbarium.
Reference Code
D99NMC01NMUS
Year
1992
Citation DeBruin, E., and T. Maddox. 1992 Special plant site survey from, NM for Amsonia fugatei.
Reference Code
F92DEB45NMUS
Year
77
Citation S77SPELCNMUS, Legacy reference. Physical copy not yet located.
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S77SPELCNMUS
Year
82
Citation S82KNISBNMUS, Legacy reference. Physical copy not yet located.
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S82KNISBNMUS
Year
82
Citation S82MCILCNMUS, Legacy reference. Physical copy not yet located.
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S82MCILCNMUS
Year
84
Citation S84MCLLCNMUS, Legacy reference. Physical copy not yet located.
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S84MCLLCNMUS
Year
84
Citation S84MCLSBNMUS, Legacy reference. Physical copy not yet located.
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S84MCLSBNMUS
Year
87
Citation S87MCISBNMUS, Legacy reference. Physical copy not yet located.
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S87MCISBNMUS
Year
89
Citation S89MADSBNMUS, Legacy reference. Physical copy not yet located.
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S89MADSBNMUS
Year
90
Citation S90MADSBNMUS, Legacy reference. Physical copy not yet located.
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S90MADSBNMUS
Year
91
Citation S91IVESBNMUS, Legacy reference. Physical copy not yet located.
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S91IVESBNMUS
Year
97
Citation S97HEISBNMUS, Legacy reference. Physical copy not yet located.
Reference Code
S97HEISBNMUS
Year
2016
Citation SEINet. 2016. Downloaded New Mexico data for tracked plants for NM Plant Conservation Strategy.
Reference Code
U16SEI01NMUS
Year
1987
Citation Knight, P.J., and A.C. Cully. 1987. Status report on Senecio quaerens. Unpublished report for US Fish & Wildlife, Albuq. NM. 17 pp.
Reference Code
U87KNI01NMUS
Year
1987
Citation Knight, P.J., and A.C. Cully. 1987. Status report on Amsonia fugatei. Unpublished report for NM Dept of Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources including FIELD MAP AND FIELD NOTES FROM LAIRD MCINTOSH 1987 SURVEY. 16 PP + MAPS.
Reference Code
U87KNI02NMUS
Year
1988
Citation Knight, P.J. 1988. Natural diversity form. Unpub element occurrence forms on various plant species transcribed by P. Knight for NMNHP. Each 1 page.
Reference Code
U88KNI03NMUS
Year
1991
Citation Dunmire, W.W. 1991. T & E and sensitive plant survey: San Pedro ACEC, Socorro Resource Area, Bureau of Land Management. Unpublished report for BLM by TNC. 11 p + maps + photos.
Reference Code
U91DUN02NMUS
Year
1995
Citation Gaines, K. H., and S. Boczkiewicz. 1995. Specimen tag information from the University of New Mexico Herbarium collection, Albuquerque.
Reference Code
U95GAI03NMUS
Year
1976
Citation New Mexico Natural Heritage Program, unpublished manual database plant records from NMNHP 1976 - 87. Forestry & Resources Conservation Div. of Energy, Minerals & Natural Resources Department
Reference Code
UNDHER03NMUS
