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CEGL007792 Panicum hemitomon - Pluchea (camphorata, rosea) - Ludwigia spp. Marsh
Type Concept Sentence: No Data Available
Common (Translated Scientific) Name: Maidencane - (Camphor Pluchea, Rosy Camphorweed) - Seedbox species Marsh
Colloquial Name: Outer Coastal Plain Maidencane Pond
Hierarchy Level: Association
Type Concept: This vegetation represents ponds, or zones of ponds, dominated by Panicum hemitomon and various perennial grasses and forbs in the East Gulf Coastal Plain and adjacent ecoregions. This broadly defined association was described to cover shallow ponds (or shallow zones of variable ponds) of the East Gulf Coastal Plain, including limesink ponds and other types. Pluchea spp. (Pluchea camphorata, Pluchea rosea) are characteristic. Other characteristic species include Saccharum spp., Scirpus cyperinus, Dichanthelium spp., Panicum spp., and Rhynchospora spp. in outer zones of shorter hydroperiod, and shorter-stature graminoids and forbs such as Centella erecta, Ludwigia spp., Xyris spp., Hydrocotyle spp., Eleocharis spp., and Juncus spp. in zones of longer hydroperiod. Some stands may contain Woodwardia virginica.
Diagnostic Characteristics: No Data Available
Rationale for Nominal Species or Physiognomic Features: No Data Available
Classification Comments: Ponds seen on the De Soto National Forest (Jones and Perry counties, Mississippi) have two distinct zones; one (cf. CEGL007792) is dominated by Panicum hemitomon, with other grasses and graminoids such as Saccharum giganteum, Saccharum brevibarbe, Scirpus cyperinus, Dichanthelium scabriusculum, Panicum rigidulum, Leersia sp., and Rhynchospora glomerata; Fuirena breviseta, Ludwigia pilosa, and Pluchea rosea are also found here. A less diverse zone of longer hydroperiod (cf. CEGL004127) is dominated by low graminoids and forbs. Eleocharis robbinsii and Eleocharis melanocarpa may exhibit heavy dominance; Carex glaucescens, Juncus repens, and Proserpinaca pectinata are also typically present. Limesink ponds in the Conecuh National Forest (Alabama) are dominated by Panicum hemitomon, with Polygonum hirsutum, Sagittaria isoetiformis, Centella erecta, Eupatorium capillifolium, Pluchea rosea, Ludwigia peploides, Hypericum fasciculatum?, Ludwigia sp., Xyris sp., Hydrocotyle sp., Eleocharis sp., and Juncus spp. One example of a maidencane pond at Fort Benning, Georgia (L6 Pond, 232Bq), has seasonal codominance by Eleocharis robbinsii and Eleocharis tricostata. It is probably best placed with CEGL004127, but placement between CEGL004127 and CEGL007792 is somewhat problematic because the two associations are not perfectly distinguished from one another.
Similar NVC Types: No Data Available
note: No Data Available
Physiognomy and Structure: No Data Available
Floristics: Stands of this vegetation are dominated by Panicum hemitomon and various perennial grasses and forbs. Pluchea spp. (Pluchea camphorata, Pluchea rosea) are characteristic. Other characteristic species include Saccharum spp., Scirpus cyperinus, Dichanthelium spp., Panicum spp., and Rhynchospora spp. in outer zones of shorter hydroperiod, and shorter-stature graminoids and forbs such as Centella erecta, Ludwigia spp., Xyris spp., Hydrocotyle spp., Eleocharis spp., and Juncus spp. in zones of longer hydroperiod. Ponds seen on the De Soto National Forest (Jones and Perry counties, Mississippi) have two distinct zones; one (cf. CEGL007792) is dominated by Panicum hemitomon with other grasses and graminoids such as Saccharum giganteum, Saccharum brevibarbe, Scirpus cyperinus, Dichanthelium scabriusculum, Panicum rigidulum, Leersia sp., and Rhynchospora glomerata. In addition, Fuirena breviseta, Ludwigia pilosa, and Pluchea rosea are also found there. A less diverse zone of longer hydroperiod (cf. CEGL004127) is dominated by low graminoids and forbs. Eleocharis robbinsii and Eleocharis melanocarpa may exhibit heavy dominance; Carex glaucescens, Juncus repens, and Proserpinaca pectinata are also typically present. Limesink ponds in the Conecuh National Forest (Alabama) are dominated by Panicum hemitomon with Polygonum hirsutum, Sagittaria isoetiformis, Centella erecta, Eupatorium capillifolium, Pluchea rosea, Ludwigia peploides, Hypericum fasciculatum?, Ludwigia sp., Xyris sp., Hydrocotyle sp., Eleocharis sp., and Juncus spp. Ponds on the Osceola National Forest (Florida) contain Panicum hemitomon, Andropogon glaucopsis, Andropogon virginicus var. virginicus, Eupatorium capillifolium, Pluchea rosea, Eleocharis, sp. Bidens mitis, Cyperus lecontei, Ludwigia maritima, Polypremum procumbens, Xyris jupicai, Symphyotrichum lateriflorum var. lateriflorum (= Aster vimineus), Senna obtusifolia, Centella erecta, Hydrocotyle umbellata, Lycopus rubellus, and Mikania scandens. Some stands on the Ocala and Osceola national forests which are apparently less diverse may contain Woodwardia virginica and various woody plants (e.g., Cephalanthus occidentalis, Litsea aestivalis, Hypericum fasciculatum, Hypericum tetrapetalum, Eubotrys racemosa (= Leucothoe racemosa), and Lyonia lucida.
Dynamics: No Data Available
Environmental Description: This vegetation represents ponds, or zones of ponds, dominated by Panicum hemitomon and various perennial grasses and forbs in the East Gulf Coastal Plain and adjacent ecoregions. This broadly defined association was described to cover shallow ponds of the East Gulf Coastal Plain, including limesink ponds and other types. Some stands on the Ocala and Osceola national forests may contain Woodwardia virginica and various woody plants. These ponds may be peatier or shadier than some other examples.
Geographic Range: This vegetation is found in the East Gulf Coastal Plain and adjacent ecoregions from Mississippi to Georgia.
Nations: US
States/Provinces: AL, FL, GA, LA?, MS
Plot Analysis Summary:
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Confidence Level: Low
Confidence Level Comments: No Data Available
Grank: G3
Greasons: No Data Available
| Type | Name | Database Code | Classification Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class | 2 Shrub & Herb Vegetation Class | C02 | 2 |
| Subclass | 2.C Shrub & Herb Wetland Subclass | S44 | 2.C |
| Formation | 2.C.4 Temperate to Polar Freshwater Marsh, Wet Meadow & Shrubland Formation | F013 | 2.C.4 |
| Division | 2.C.4.Ne Atlantic & Gulf Coastal Marsh, Wet Meadow & Shrubland Division | D322 | 2.C.4.Ne |
| Macrogroup | 2.C.4.Ne.2 Beaksedge species - Spikerush species - Panicgrass species Atlantic & Gulf Coastal Plain Wet Prairie & Marsh Macrogroup | M067 | 2.C.4.Ne.2 |
| Group | 2.C.4.Ne.2.g Beaksedge species - Spikerush species - Yellow-eyed-grass species Pondshore & Wet Prairie Group | G915 | 2.C.4.Ne.2.g |
| Alliance | A1379 Maidencane Pondshore Marsh Alliance | A1379 | 2.C.4.Ne.2.g |
| Association | CEGL007792 Maidencane - (Camphor Pluchea, Rosy Camphorweed) - Seedbox species Marsh | CEGL007792 | 2.C.4.Ne.2.g |
Concept Lineage: No Data Available
Predecessors: No Data Available
Obsolete Names: No Data Available
Obsolete Parents: No Data Available
Synonomy: < IIE1f. Coastal Plain Small Depression Pond Complex (Allard 1990)
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