Dwarf Whitethorn (Ceanothus dentatus)

Global Rank: G2 - Imperiled
Legal Status: N/A
Family: Rhamnaceae
State: CA
Nature Serve ID: 130780
Lifeform: Shrub
Date Inducted in National Collection:

Description:

In terms of conservation status, Ceanothus dentatus is an unranked species in the state of California. The Dwarf Ceanothus can be found in scattered populations along the central California coast including San Cruz and Monterey counties. It is in these communities that C. dentatus can be found among variations of pine forests and coastal chaparral. Among these habitats, C. dentatus can specifically be found wherever there is sandy, gravel-like soil. It is a popular choice for local bees and predatory insects.

Where is Dwarf Whitethorn (Ceanothus dentatus) located in the wild?

Habitat:

The Dwarf Ceanothus can found in a wide range of elevations up to 1500 ft and inhabit various pine forest habitats including closed-cone, yellow-pine, and evergreen forest communities. In these habitats, it can only be found in sandy, gravel-like soil.

Distribution:

Populations are found along the central California coastline but are most abundant in Santa Cruz & Monterey counties.

States & Provinces:

Dwarf Whitethorn can historically be found in California

Which CPC Partners conserve Dwarf Whitethorn (Ceanothus dentatus)?

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Assigned 06/09/17

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Dwarf Whitethorn (Ceanothus dentatus) Characteristics

Nomenclature

Taxon	Ceanothus dentatus
Authority	Torr. & A. Gray
Family	Rhamnaceae
CPC Number	9001
ITIS	28462
USDA	CEDE
Duration	Perennial
Common Names	Dwarf Ceanothus \| Sandscrub Ceanothus \| Dwarf Whitehorn
Associated Scientific Names	Ceanothus dentatus \| Ceanothus dentatus var. floribundus \| Ceanothus dentatus var. dentatus \| Ceanothus dentatus subsp. floribundus \| Ceanothus floribundus \| Ceanothus papillosus var. dentatus \| Ceanothus papillosus var. floribundus
Distribution	Populations are found along the central California coastline but are most abundant in Santa Cruz & Monterey counties.

State Rank

State	State Rank
California	SNR

Ecological Relationships

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