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CEGL004864 Pinus elliottii Ruderal Maritime Woodland

Type Concept Sentence: No Data Available

Common (Translated Scientific) Name: Slash Pine Ruderal Maritime Woodland

Colloquial Name: Ruderal Maritime Slash Pine Woodland

Hierarchy Level:  Association

Type Concept: This early-successional slash pine vegetation is found on barrier islands along the Georgia coast and possibly similar areas in adjacent states. Pinus elliottii var. elliottii is the dominant canopy species, though Sabal palmetto may be found scattered throughout. Sabal palmetto and Morella cerifera are the most common shrubs. Herb layer species may include Eupatorium capillifolium, Muhlenbergia filipes, Scleria triglomerata, Hydrocotyle bonariensis, Pityopsis graminifolia, Parthenocissus quinquefolia, Toxicodendron radicans, Andropogon virginicus, Houstonia procumbens, and Oplismenus hirtellus. In Georgia, this association has been primarily found on the dune fields directly behind the active foredunes of barrier islands. Many of the sites where it has been found have a history of anthropogenic disturbance. On both Blackbeard and Wassaw islands, this community is extensive where catastrophic prescribed fires have taken place within the last 20 years. In addition, it occurs on St. Catherines Island where cattle once grazed. However, in some places this community may exist as a natural stage of succession and will eventually become a live oak-dominated maritime forest. Thus, the successional nature of this community is currently uncertain.

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: Pinus elliottii var. elliottii is the dominant canopy species, though Sabal palmetto may be found scattered throughout. Sabal palmetto and Morella cerifera are the most common shrubs. Herb layer species may include Eupatorium capillifolium, Muhlenbergia filipes, Scleria triglomerata, Hydrocotyle bonariensis, Pityopsis graminifolia, Parthenocissus quinquefolia, Toxicodendron radicans, Andropogon virginicus, Houstonia procumbens, and Oplismenus hirtellus.

Dynamics:  This community is maintained by disturbance such as fire or animal grazing. Without disturbance this community will eventually succeed to ~Quercus virginiana - (Pinus elliottii var. elliottii, Sabal palmetto) / Persea borbonia - Callicarpa americana Forest (CEGL007032)$$.
Environmental Description:  This association is found on the stable dune fields of barrier islands in the Atlantic Coastal Plain of southeastern Georgia and possibly adjacent states.
Geographic Range: This association is described from coastal Georgia.

Nations: US

States/Provinces:  GA


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.2 Live Oak - Texas Live Oak - Darlington Oak Forest Macrogroup M885 1.B.1.Na.2
Group 1.B.1.Na.2.a Live Oak - Pignut Hickory - Cabbage Palmetto Coastal Forest Group G798 1.B.1.Na.2.a
Alliance A3192 Live Oak - Cabbage Palmetto Coastal Evergreen Forest Alliance A3192 1.B.1.Na.2.a
Association CEGL004864 Slash Pine Ruderal Maritime Woodland CEGL004864 1.B.1.Na.2.a
Concept Lineage: No Data Available

Predecessors: No Data Available

Obsolete Names: No Data Available

Obsolete Parents: No Data Available
Synonomy: No Data Available
Concept Author(s): J. Thompson and E. Leonard

Author of Description: J. Thompson and E. Leonard

Acknowledgements: No Data Available

Version Date: 12-13-10
  • GNHP [Georgia Natural Heritage Program]. 2018. Unpublished data. Georgia Natural Heritage Program, Wildlife Resources Division, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Social Circle.
  • Southeastern Ecology Working Group of NatureServe. No date. International Ecological Classification Standard: International Vegetation Classification. Terrestrial Vegetation. NatureServe, Durham, NC.