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A3941 Vaccinium ovalifolium - Vaccinium cespitosum - Vaccinium uliginosum Shrubland Alliance
Type Concept Sentence: This shrubland alliance is dominated by Vaccinium ovalifolium, Vaccinium cespitosum, and/or Vaccinium uliginosum on steep exposed slopes in southwestern Alaska, the Alaska peninsula, Kodiak Island and the Aleutian Islands.
Common (Translated Scientific) Name: Oval-leaf Blueberry - Dwarf Bilberry - Bog Blueberry Shrubland Alliance
Colloquial Name: Southern Alaskan Blueberry Shrubland
Hierarchy Level: Alliance
Type Concept: These shrublands are dominated Vaccinium ovalifolium, Vaccinium cespitosum, and/or Vaccinium uliginosum. Any of these three species may be dominant, but only Vaccinium ovalifolium and Vaccinium cespitosum are limited to southern Alaska. These shrublands and thickets occur on steep exposed slopes and are dominated by a mix of alder and willows. These slopes are dynamic with landslides such that trees cannot become established.
Diagnostic Characteristics: Shrublands dominated by Vaccinium ovalifolium, Vaccinium cespitosum, and/or Vaccinium uliginosum where any of these three species may be dominant.
Rationale for Nominal Species or Physiognomic Features: No Data Available
Classification Comments: These are a type of low shrub (II.C.) within the Alaska Vegetation Classification (Viereck et al. 1992), but more detailed information on floristic and environmental components is needed.
Similar NVC Types: No Data Available
note: No Data Available
Physiognomy and Structure: Low-statured shrublands.
Floristics: Shrublands dominated by Vaccinium ovalifolium, Vaccinium cespitosum, and/or Vaccinium uliginosum where any of these three species may be dominant.
Dynamics: Some stands occur on steep slopes where avalanches keep tree growth at bay.
Environmental Description: No information is available.
Geographic Range: This alliance is found in southwestern Alaska, the Alaska peninsula, Kodiak Island and the Aleutian Islands.
Nations: US
States/Provinces: AK
Plot Analysis Summary:
http://vegbank.org/natureserve/ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.899992
Confidence Level: Low - Poorly Documented
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.2 Temperate Grassland & Shrubland Formation | F012 | 2.B.2 |
| Division | 2.B.2.Nf Western North American Grassland & Shrubland Division | D022 | 2.B.2.Nf |
| Macrogroup | 2.B.2.Nf.5 Northern Vancouverian Lowland-Montane Grassland & Shrubland Macrogroup | M172 | 2.B.2.Nf.5 |
| Group | 2.B.2.Nf.5.a Green Alder - Salmonberry - Feltleaf Willow Vancouverian Shrubland Group | G354 | 2.B.2.Nf.5.a |
| Alliance | A3941 Oval-leaf Blueberry - Dwarf Bilberry - Bog Blueberry Shrubland Alliance | A3941 | 2.B.2.Nf.5.a |
Concept Lineage: No Data Available
Predecessors: No Data Available
Obsolete Names: No Data Available
Obsolete Parents: No Data Available
Synonomy: No Data Available
- Faber-Langendoen, D., J. Drake, M. Hall, G. Kittel, S. Menard, C. Nordman, M. Pyne, M. Reid, M. Russo, K. Schulz, L. Sneddon, K. Snow, and J. Teague. 2013-2019b. Screening alliances for induction into the U.S. National Vegetation Classification: Part 1 - Alliance concept review. NatureServe, Arlington, VA.
- Viereck, L. A., C. T. Dyrness, A. R. Batten, and K. J. Wenzlick. 1992. The Alaska vegetation classification. General Technical Report PNW-GTR286. USDA Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station, Portland, OR. 278 pp.