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CEGL005309 Prunus ilicifolia - Ceanothus cuneatus Shrubland
Type Concept Sentence: No Data Available
Common (Translated Scientific) Name: Hollyleaf Cherry - Buckbrush Shrubland
Colloquial Name: No Data Available
Hierarchy Level: Association
Type Concept: This association is known only from central and southern California coastal mountains and currently only documented from Pinnacles National Monument. This tall shrubland occupies north-facing, dry slopes of the central and southern Coast Ranges of California. Stands occur between 415 and 770 m (1361-2526 feet) in elevation, on the upper third or ridgetops of moderate to steep slopes (13-32°). Stands are codominated by Prunus ilicifolia and Ceanothus cuneatus, which are often present and in similar abundance (range 1-35%, average 16%). Other shrubs and vines may be present such as Rhamnus ilicifolia and Clematis lasiantha. The herbaceous understory is rich and may include over 50 species.
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: Stands are codominated by Prunus ilicifolia and Ceanothus cuneatus, which are often present and in similar abundance (range 1-35%, average 16%). Other shrubs and vines may be present such as Rhamnus ilicifolia and Clematis lasiantha. The herbaceous understory is rich and may include over 50 species.
Dynamics: No Data Available
Environmental Description: Stands occur between 415 and 770 m (1361-2526 feet) in elevation, on the upper third or ridgetops of steep slopes (13-32°). This tall shrubland occupies north-facing, dry slopes of the central and southern Coast Ranges of California.
Geographic Range: This association is known only from central and southern California coastal mountains.
Nations: US
States/Provinces: CA
Plot Analysis Summary:
http://vegbank.org/natureserve/ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.799320
Confidence Level: Moderate
Confidence Level Comments: No Data Available
Grank: GNR
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.1 Mediterranean Scrub & Grassland Formation | F038 | 2.B.1 |
| Division | 2.B.1.Na Californian Scrub & Grassland Division | D327 | 2.B.1.Na |
| Macrogroup | 2.B.1.Na.1 Chamise - Whiteleaf Manzanita - Scrub Oak Chaparral Macrogroup | M043 | 2.B.1.Na.1 |
| Group | 2.B.1.Na.1.b Scrub Oak - Eastwood''s Manzanita - California Ash Chaparral Group | G261 | 2.B.1.Na.1.b |
| Alliance | A3863 Hollyleaf Cherry - Toyon - Redheart Mesic Chaparral Alliance | A3863 | 2.B.1.Na.1.b |
| Association | CEGL005309 Hollyleaf Cherry - Buckbrush Shrubland | CEGL005309 | 2.B.1.Na.1.b |
Concept Lineage: No Data Available
Predecessors: No Data Available
Obsolete Names: No Data Available
Obsolete Parents: No Data Available
Synonomy: = Prunus ilicifolia - Ceanothus cuneatus Shrubland (Kittel et al. 2012a)
= Prunus ilicifolia - Ceanothus cuneatus Shrubland (Klein and Evens 2006)
= Prunus ilicifolia ssp. ilicifolia - Ceanothus cuneatus (Sawyer et al. 2009) [37.910.05]
< Prunus ilicifolia Alliance (Borchert et al. 2004)
< Prunus ilicifolia Alliance (Evens et al. 2006)
= Prunus ilicifolia - Ceanothus cuneatus Shrubland (Klein and Evens 2006)
= Prunus ilicifolia ssp. ilicifolia - Ceanothus cuneatus (Sawyer et al. 2009) [37.910.05]
< Prunus ilicifolia Alliance (Borchert et al. 2004)
< Prunus ilicifolia Alliance (Evens et al. 2006)
- Borchert, M., A. Lopez, C. Bauer, and T. Knowd. 2004. Field guide to coastal sage scrub and chaparral series of Los Padres National Forest. Report R5-TP-019. USDA Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Region, San Francisco, CA.
- Evens, J., A. Klein, J. Taylor, T. Keeler-Wolf, and D. Hickson, principal investigators. 2006. Vegetation classification, descriptions, and mapping of the Clear Creek Management Area, Joaquin Ridge, Monocline Ridge, and Environs in San Benito and western Fresno counties, California. Final report prepared by California Native Plant Society and California Department of Fish and Game, Sacramento, CA. 273 pp.
- Kittel, G., E. Reyes, J. Evens, J. Buck, and D. Johnson. 2012a. Vegetation classification and mapping project report, Pinnacles National Monument. Natural Resource Report NPS/SFAN/NRR-2012/574. National Park Service, Fort Collins, CO. 428 pp.
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- Sawyer, J. O., T. Keeler-Wolf, and J. Evens. 2009. A manual of California vegetation. Second edition. California Native Plant Society, Sacramento CA. 1300 pp.
- Western Ecology Working Group of NatureServe. No date. International Ecological Classification Standard: International Vegetation Classification. Terrestrial Vegetation. NatureServe, Boulder, CO.