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CEGL004954 (Stillingia aquatica) / Panicum tenerum - Dichanthelium erectifolium Marsh
Type Concept Sentence: No Data Available
Common (Translated Scientific) Name: (Water Toothleaf) / Bluejoint Panicgrass - Erectleaf Panicgrass Marsh
Colloquial Name: No Data Available
Hierarchy Level: Association
Type Concept: This association occurs in elongate interdune swales on coastal islands and peninsulas. The shrub Stillingia aquatica can be present, and in some occurrences may be abundant. Panicum tenerum and Dichanthelium erectifolium are dominant in stands. Other characteristic species include Dichanthelium wrightianum, Fuirena scirpoidea, and Polygala cymosa. Isolated individuals of woody species such as Cephalanthus occidentalis, Nyssa biflora, Ilex cassine, and Ilex myrtifolia may occur in this community, especially near its edges.
Diagnostic Characteristics: No Data Available
Rationale for Nominal Species or Physiognomic Features: No Data Available
Classification Comments: No Data Available
Similar NVC Types: No Data Available
note: No Data Available
Physiognomy and Structure: No Data Available
Floristics: Panicum tenerum and Dichanthelium erectifolium are dominant in stands. The shrub Stillingia aquatica can be present, and in some occurrences may be abundant. Other characteristic species include Dichanthelium wrightianum, Fuirena scirpoidea, and Polygala cymosa. Isolated individuals of woody species such as Cephalanthus occidentalis, Nyssa biflora, Ilex cassine, and Ilex myrtifolia may occur in this community, especially near its edges.
Dynamics: No Data Available
Environmental Description: This association occurs in elongate interdune swales on coastal islands and peninsulas.
Geographic Range: No Data Available
Nations: US
States/Provinces: AL, FL?
Plot Analysis Summary:
http://vegbank.org/natureserve/ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.684807
Confidence Level: Low - Poorly Documented
Confidence Level Comments: No Data Available
Grank: G2?
Greasons: No Data Available
Type | Name | Database Code | Classification Code |
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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.c Marsh Fimbry - Spikerush species - Southern Umbrella-sedge Coastal Interdunal Marsh & Prairie Group | G777 | 2.C.4.Ne.2.c |
Alliance | A3401 Slim Spikerush - Horsetail Spikerush - Southern Umbrella-sedge Interdunal Marsh Alliance | A3401 | 2.C.4.Ne.2.c |
Association | CEGL004954 (Water Toothleaf) / Bluejoint Panicgrass - Erectleaf Panicgrass Marsh | CEGL004954 | 2.C.4.Ne.2.c |
Concept Lineage: No Data Available
Predecessors: No Data Available
Obsolete Names: No Data Available
Obsolete Parents: No Data Available
Synonomy: No Data Available
- ALNHP [Alabama Natural Heritage Program]. 2018. Unpublished data on file. Alabama Natural Heritage Program, Auburn University.
- Southeastern Ecology Working Group of NatureServe. No date. International Ecological Classification Standard: International Vegetation Classification. Terrestrial Vegetation. NatureServe, Durham, NC.