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CEGL004701 Cynodon dactylon Eastern Ruderal Grassland
Type Concept Sentence: No Data Available
Common (Translated Scientific) Name: Bermuda Grass Eastern Ruderal Grassland
Colloquial Name: Eastern Ruderal Bermuda Grass Grassland
Hierarchy Level: Association
Type Concept: This association comprises improved pastures dominated by Cynodon dactylon, with varying degrees of native composition remaining, on a wide variety of soils and sites. It is currently reported from Florida, Georgia, Oklahoma, and possibly other states, primarily in the Southeastern Coastal Plain, but also in other ecoregions. Vegetation is dominated by the introduced grass Cynodon dactylon, with various remnant native species. Although originally planted, Cynodon dactylon maintains itself spontaneously and is considered weedy or "semi-natural" as opposed to cultivated. Examples from Florida may include the native species Eupatorium capillifolium, Helianthemum carolinianum, Heterotheca subaxillaris, Lechea sessiliflora, Nuttallanthus canadensis, Oenothera laciniata, and Solidago odora var. chapmanii, among others. In addition, Juniperus virginiana var. silicicola, Prunus serotina, Quercus hemisphaerica, and Quercus virginiana, may be present as a sparse tree layer, and a very sparse shrub layer may that include Baccharis halimifolia, Ilex vomitoria, Persea borbonia, Prunus angustifolia, Rubus trivialis, Sabal palmetto, and Sideroxylon tenax. Vines may include Smilax auriculata and Vitis rotundifolia. Stands in Oklahoma may contain Ambrosia artemisiifolia, Amphiachyris dracunculoides, and Melilotus officinalis.
Diagnostic Characteristics: No Data Available
Rationale for Nominal Species or Physiognomic Features: No Data Available
Classification Comments: Cynodon dactylon was introduced to North America from Africa in the late nineteenth century (Hoagland 2000). This type is reported from "central and western Oklahoma" by Hoagland (2000). At Fort Benning, Georgia, Cynodon dactylon is planted in agricultural outlease fields at Lawson Army Airfield, in cantonment areas, and for soil conservation projects (a non seed-producing hybrid, Tifton 44, is planted at the airfield).
Similar NVC Types: No Data Available
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Physiognomy and Structure: No Data Available
Floristics: Vegetation is dominated by the introduced grass Cynodon dactylon, with various remnant native species. Although originally planted, Cynodon dactylon maintains itself spontaneously and is considered weedy or "semi-natural" as opposed to cultivated. Examples from Florida may include the native species Eupatorium capillifolium, Helianthemum carolinianum, Heterotheca subaxillaris, Lechea sessiliflora, Nuttallanthus canadensis, Oenothera laciniata, and Solidago odora var. chapmanii, among others. In addition, Juniperus virginiana var. silicicola, Prunus serotina, Quercus hemisphaerica, and Quercus virginiana, may be present as a sparse tree layer, and a very sparse shrub layer may that include Baccharis halimifolia, Ilex vomitoria, Persea borbonia, Prunus angustifolia, Rubus trivialis, Sabal palmetto, and Sideroxylon tenax. Vines may include Smilax auriculata and Vitis rotundifolia. Stands in Oklahoma may contain Ambrosia artemisiifolia, Amphiachyris dracunculoides, and Melilotus officinalis (= Melilotus albus) (Hoagland 2000).
Dynamics: Although originally planted, this vegetation maintains itself spontaneously and is considered weedy or "semi-natural" as opposed to cultivated.
Environmental Description: This vegetation is weedy or "semi-natural" and is found in pastures, where it maintains itself spontaneously, aided by grazing or mowing.
Geographic Range: This type is reported from Florida, Georgia, and "central and western Oklahoma" (Hoagland 2000). It is probable across the southeastern United States Coastal Plain.
Nations: US
States/Provinces: FL, GA, OK, TX?
Plot Analysis Summary:
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Confidence Level: Low
Confidence Level Comments: No Data Available
Grank: GNA
Greasons: No Data Available
| Type | Name | Database Code | Classification Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class | 2 Shrub & Herb Vegetation Class | C02 | 2 |
| Subclass | 2.B Temperate & Boreal Grassland & Shrubland Subclass | S18 | 2.B |
| Formation | 2.B.2 Temperate Grassland & Shrubland Formation | F012 | 2.B.2 |
| Division | 2.B.2.Nh Southeastern North American Grassland & Shrubland Division | D102 | 2.B.2.Nh |
| Macrogroup | 2.B.2.Nh.90 Broomsedge Bluestem - Blackberry species - Annual Ragweed Southeastern Ruderal Grassland & Shrubland Macrogroup | M307 | 2.B.2.Nh.90 |
| Group | 2.B.2.Nh.90.a Broomsedge Bluestem - Annual Ragweed - Sawtooth Blackberry Ruderal Grassland & Shrubland Group | G583 | 2.B.2.Nh.90.a |
| Alliance | A3321 Broomsedge Bluestem - Annual Ragweed - Canadian Horseweed Eastern Ruderal Grassland Alliance | A3321 | 2.B.2.Nh.90.a |
| Association | CEGL004701 Bermuda Grass Eastern Ruderal Grassland | CEGL004701 | 2.B.2.Nh.90.a |
Concept Lineage: No Data Available
Predecessors: No Data Available
Obsolete Names: No Data Available
Obsolete Parents: No Data Available
Synonomy: No Data Available
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