Macbridea alba Chapm.

Note: For many non-migratory species, occurrences are roughly equivalent to populations.

Estimated Number of Occurrences: 21 - 80

Comments: 33 occurrences verified since 1989, but some of these are sub-occurrences which are clustered into larger occurrences (EO data in the NatureServe central database as of April 2012).

The family is primarily bee pollinated (Proctor & Yeo 1973, p. 219).

Rounded Global Status Rank: G2 - Imperiled

Reasons: Endemic to small area of Florida Panhandle. Decreases in the quality and extent of appropriate habitat within this species' very limited range, and recent surveys within its range, suggest that the species is declining. The plants cannot withstand modern intensive forestry practices such as clear-cutting, chopping and tilling of the substrate, dense plantings of pine, and the subsequent exclusion of fire. Thirty-three occurrences have been verified since 1989, but some of these are sub-occurrences which are clustered into larger occurrences. Most of the occurrences are within the Apalachicola National Forest in Florida, but some are on nearby state conservation lands.

Global Short Term Trend: Decline of 10-30%

Comments: This species has declined in most of its range and has declined severely outside the National Forest.

Global Long Term Trend: Decline of 30-50%

Comments: Substantial areas within the small range of this plant have were converted to short rotation pine plantations during the 20th century.