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CEGL002743 Salix gooddingii Riparian Woodland
Type Concept Sentence: No Data Available
Common (Translated Scientific) Name: Goodding''s Willow Riparian Woodland
Colloquial Name: No Data Available
Hierarchy Level: Association
Type Concept: This riparian woodland is found in the Trans-Pecos of western Texas, New Mexico, southern Arizona and possibly north of the Mogollon Rim, and Nevada. It is also found in the Mexican states of Chihuahua and Coahuila and possibly Sonora. Elevation range is wide, from 239-2210 m (780-7245 feet), but stands generally occur below 1300 m (4260 feet). Sites are flat to gently sloping and occur along the alluvial terraces of streams in mesic desert canyons and floodplains on basin floors. Stands also occur in isolated pockets in canyons and rocky floodplains of small, intermittent streams associated with seeps and springs. Alluvial substrates are variable but are often fine-textured loams or clays. The vegetation is characterized by abundant Salix gooddingii that dominates or codominates the open to moderately dense (20-60% cover) tree canopy. Prosopis velutina, Prosopis glandulosa, or Fraxinus velutina may codominate the 5- to 15-m tall tree canopy. Populus fremontii is generally absent or uncommon (<1%). Populus angustifolia is occasionally present in the canopy. Shrubs may be present but seldom form a stratum. Other tree and shrub species present may include Baccharis salicifolia, Celtis laevigata var. reticulata, Juglans microcarpa, Mahonia haematocarpa, Quercus spp., Sapindus saponaria var. drummondii, Ungnadia speciosa, and Ziziphus obtusifolia, depending on location and hydrology. The herbaceous layer is typically moderately dense to dense, often diverse and composed of mesic forbs and graminoids. Common species include Ambrosia confertiflora, Berula erecta, Eleocharis palustris, Equisetum laevigatum, Ipomoea spp., Juncus arcticus, Juncus arcticus ssp. littoralis, Muhlenbergia asperifolia, Physalis longifolia, Polygonum spp., Schoenoplectus spp. Veronica anagallis-aquatica, and Xanthium strumarium. Disturbance is common in this woodland, and introduced species such as Echinochloa crus-galli, Lactuca serriola, Schedonorus arundinaceus, Rumex crispus, Sorghum halepense, and Tamarix spp. are present in many stands. Diagnostic of the woodland is the dominance or codominance of Salix gooddingii in the tree canopy with Populus fremontii absent or uncommon.
Diagnostic Characteristics: No Data Available
Rationale for Nominal Species or Physiognomic Features: No Data Available
Classification Comments: This association has a limited distribution. Remaining examples have had many large trees removed, contain exotic species, and have been impacted by overgrazing. Disruption of the natural flooding regime, through damming, water diversions and stream channelization, is also a major threat to these woodlands.
Similar NVC Types: No Data Available
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Physiognomy and Structure: No Data Available
Floristics: The vegetation is characterized by abundant Salix gooddingii that dominates or codominates the open to moderately dense (20-60% cover) tree canopy. Prosopis velutina, Prosopis glandulosa, or Fraxinus velutina may codominate the 5- to 15-m tall tree canopy. Populus fremontii is generally absent or uncommon (<1%). Populus angustifolia is occasionally present in the canopy. Shrubs may be present but seldom form a stratum. Other tree and shrub species present may include Baccharis salicifolia, Celtis laevigata var. reticulata, Juglans microcarpa, Mahonia haematocarpa (= Berberis haematocarpa), Quercus spp., Sapindus saponaria var. drummondii, Ungnadia speciosa, and Ziziphus obtusifolia, depending on location and hydrology. The herbaceous layer is typically moderately dense to dense, often diverse and composed of mesic forbs and graminoids. Common species include Ambrosia confertiflora, Berula erecta, Eleocharis palustris, Equisetum laevigatum, Ipomoea spp., Juncus arcticus, Juncus arcticus ssp. littoralis (= Juncus balticus), Muhlenbergia asperifolia, Physalis longifolia, Polygonum spp., Schoenoplectus spp. Veronica anagallis-aquatica, and Xanthium strumarium. Disturbance is common in this woodland, and introduced species such as Echinochloa crus-galli, Lactuca serriola, Schedonorus arundinaceus (= Festuca arundinacea), Rumex crispus, Sorghum halepense, and Tamarix spp. are present in many stands. Diagnostic of the woodland is the dominance or codominance of Salix gooddingii in the tree canopy with Populus fremontii absent or uncommon.
Dynamics: No Data Available
Environmental Description: This palustrine woodland is found in the Trans-Pecos of western Texas, New Mexico, southern Arizona and possibly north of the Mogollon Rim, and Nevada. It is also found in the Mexican states of Chihuahua and Coahuila and possibly Sonora. Elevation range is wide, from 239-2210 m (780-7245 feet), but stands generally occur below 1300 m (4260 feet). Sites are flat to gently sloping and occur along the alluvial terraces of streams in mesic desert canyons and floodplains on basin floors. Stands also occur in isolated pockets in canyons and rocky floodplains of small, intermittent streams associated with seeps and springs. Alluvial substrates are variable but are often fine-textured loams or clays.
Geographic Range: This palustrine woodland is found in the Trans-Pecos of western Texas, New Mexico, southern Arizona and possibly north of the Mogollon Rim, and Nevada. It is also found in the Mexican states of Chihuahua and Coahuila and possibly Sonora.
Nations: MX,US
States/Provinces: AZ, CA, MXCHH, MXCOA, MXSON?, NM, NV, TX
Plot Analysis Summary:
http://vegbank.org/natureserve/ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.686344
Confidence Level: Low
Confidence Level Comments: No Data Available
Grank: G3
Greasons: No Data Available
| Type | Name | Database Code | Classification Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class | 1 Forest & Woodland Class | C01 | 1 |
| Subclass | 1.B Temperate & Boreal Forest & Woodland Subclass | S15 | 1.B |
| Formation | 1.B.3 Temperate Flooded & Swamp Forest Formation | F026 | 1.B.3 |
| Division | 1.B.3.Nd Western North American Interior Flooded Forest Division | D013 | 1.B.3.Nd |
| Macrogroup | 1.B.3.Nd.2 Interior Warm & Cool Desert Riparian Forest Macrogroup | M036 | 1.B.3.Nd.2 |
| Group | 1.B.3.Nd.2.b Western Interior Riparian Forest & Woodland Group | G797 | 1.B.3.Nd.2.b |
| Alliance | A3803 Fremont Cottonwood - Velvet Ash - Goodding''s Willow Riparian Forest & Woodland Alliance | A3803 | 1.B.3.Nd.2.b |
| Association | CEGL002743 Goodding''s Willow Riparian Woodland | CEGL002743 | 1.B.3.Nd.2.b |
Concept Lineage: No Data Available
Predecessors: No Data Available
Obsolete Names: No Data Available
Obsolete Parents: No Data Available
Synonomy: = Salix gooddingii (Sawyer et al. 2009) [61.211.01]
= Salix gooddingii Association (Evens et al. 2014)
= Salix gooddingii Community (Szaro and DeBano 1985)
= Salix gooddingii Community Type (Szaro 1989)
= Salix gooddingii Association (Evens et al. 2014)
= Salix gooddingii Community (Szaro and DeBano 1985)
= Salix gooddingii Community Type (Szaro 1989)
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