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Cephalanthus occidentalis Central Interior Shrub Swamp | NatureServe Biotics 2019
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Name: Cephalanthus occidentalis Central Interior Shrub Swamp Reference: NatureServe Biotics 2019 Description: This buttonbush shrubland occurs widely in the interior southeastern and unglaciated midwestern United States. Stands occupy shallow water depressions, oxbow ponds, beaver ponds, and backwater sloughs of stream and river floodplains within this range. It also occurs in upland pond depressions. Inundation is usually continuous throughout the year, but these sites can become dry in mid or late summer or during periods of prolonged drought. In floodplain situations, soils are deep (1 m or more) consisting of peat or muck over alluvial parent material. <i>Cephalanthus occidentalis</i> comprises nearly 90% of the shrub layer in waters 1-2 m deep. Other shrubs commonly encountered may include <i>Cornus</i> sp. (<i>Cornus foemina</i> or <i>Cornus amomum</i> to the south and <i>Cornus sericea</i> to the north) and <i>Salix</i> spp. The dominant herbaceous species present are sedges, including <i>Carex stipata, Carex stricta, Carex lurida</i>, and <i>Carex intumescens</i>, although <i>Hibiscus</i> spp. can also form dense stands in shallower water. <i>Lemna</i> spp. and <i>Leersia oryzoides</i> are also common plants in this natural community. <i>Populus heterophylla</i> and <i>Nyssa biflora</i> or <i>Nyssa aquatica</i> may also occur within their range. Floristic characteristics that distinguish this type from more northern types are needed. This may occur as a long-persistent successional stage. This community can result from natural or artificial disturbance of hydrology.  Accession Code: urn:lsid:vegbank.org:commConcept:37463-{FFE7659B-4BAC-478C-8838-6DCE74BE83A3} Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 0
	Party Perspective according to: NatureServe (organization) Perspective from: 11-Feb-2019 to: ongoing
	status: provisional Community's Parent: Cephalanthus occidentalis Central Interior Pond Shrubland Alliance This Community's Level: Association This Community's Children: [none]		Names:   UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.1094185   Code: CEPP006482   Translated: Common Buttonbush Central Interior Shrub Swamp   Common: Central Interior Buttonbush Pond   Scientific: Cephalanthus occidentalis Central Interior Shrub Swamp