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CEGL004106 Broussonetia papyrifera Ruderal Forest
Type Concept Sentence: No Data Available
Common (Translated Scientific) Name: Paper-mulberry Ruderal Forest
Colloquial Name: No Data Available
Hierarchy Level: Association
Type Concept: These forests occur on the upper slopes of loess bluffs of the Mississippi River and are probably more widespread in the warmer areas of the southeastern U.S. The forests are dominated by the non-native tree Broussonetia papyrifera in all strata. Native canopy or subcanopy trees occur at low cover values.
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Rationale for Nominal Species or Physiognomic Features: No Data Available
Classification Comments: No Data Available
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Physiognomy and Structure: No Data Available
Floristics: These forests are dominated by the non-native tree Broussonetia papyrifera in all strata. Native canopy or subcanopy trees are at low cover values and include Acer negundo, Robinia pseudoacacia, Ulmus americana, Ulmus rubra, Ulmus alata, and Prunus caroliniana. Arundinaria gigantea can be present as a tall shrub at moderate cover. Native herbaceous and low-shrub species include Cocculus carolinus, Calycocarpum lyonii, Rubus trivialis, Allium canadense, Carex cherokeensis, Carex oxylepis, Sambucus nigra ssp. canadensis, Parthenocissus quinquefolia, Elymus virginicus, and Geum canadense. Other exotic plants which are found in this association include Lonicera japonica, Ligustrum sinense, and Liriope sp.
Dynamics: It occurs on sites which have been cleared in the past, likely multiple times. Broussonetia papyrifera is an exotic tree which was commonly planted and has naturalized. The mature trees are prone to blow-down.
Environmental Description: These forests occur on the upper slopes of loess bluffs of the Mississippi River and are probably more widespread in the warmer areas of the southeastern U.S. These sites have been cleared in the past, probably multiple times. They are known from old homesites, where Broussonetia papyrifera may have been planted in the past.
Geographic Range: These forests are known to occur on the loess bluffs of the Mississippi River in Mississippi. They are probably more widespread in the warmer areas of the southeastern U.S.
Nations: US
States/Provinces: MS
Plot Analysis Summary:
http://vegbank.org/natureserve/ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.768245
Confidence Level: Low - Poorly Documented
Confidence Level Comments: No Data Available
Grank: GNA
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.1 Warm Temperate Forest & Woodland Formation | F018 | 1.B.1 |
| Division | 1.B.1.Na Southeastern North American Forest & Woodland Division | D006 | 1.B.1.Na |
| Macrogroup | 1.B.1.Na.90 Sweetgum - Loblolly Pine - Chinese Tallow Ruderal Forest Macrogroup | M305 | 1.B.1.Na.90 |
| Group | 1.B.1.Na.90.b Loblolly Pine - Pine species Ruderal Forest Group | G029 | 1.B.1.Na.90.b |
| Alliance | A3233 Silktree - Paper-mulberry - Chinese Tallow Ruderal Forest Alliance | A3233 | 1.B.1.Na.90.b |
| Association | CEGL004106 Paper-mulberry Ruderal Forest | CEGL004106 | 1.B.1.Na.90.b |
Concept Lineage: No Data Available
Predecessors: No Data Available
Obsolete Names: No Data Available
Obsolete Parents: No Data Available
Synonomy: No Data Available
- Lea, C., B. Waltermire, and C. Nordman. 2013. Vegetation classification and mapping, Vicksburg National Military Park, Mississippi. Natural Resource Technical Report NPS/GULN/NRTR--2013/710. National Park Service, Fort Collins, CO.
- NatureServe Ecology - Southeastern United States. No date. Unpublished data. NatureServe, Durham, NC.
- Southeastern Ecology Working Group of NatureServe. No date. International Ecological Classification Standard: International Vegetation Classification. Terrestrial Vegetation. NatureServe, Durham, NC.