| Add/Drop |
Name
|
Reference
|
Plots↓
|
Description |
Comm #6161
|
Pinus echinata - Pinus taeda - Quercus (alba, falcata, stellata) Forest
» more details
accession code: VB.CC.35695.CEGL004713
|
Southeastern Ecology Working Gro... |
0
|
This forest association of the West Gulf Coastal Plain and Upper West Gulf Coastal Plain ecoregions is codominated by <i>Pinus echinata</i> and <i>Pinus taeda</i> with some combination of the nominal oaks, <i>Quercus alba, Quercus falcata</i>, and <i>Quercus stellata</i>. Stands assigned to this type should have near-equal proportions of at least two of the nominal oak species; stands which are more obviously dominated by a single species are covered by other associations. These are apparently natural forests that may occur both within and beyond the range of <i>Pinus palustris</i>. They tend to occur on slopes and in nonriverine flatwoods environments. They generally occupy sites of intermediate moisture status somewhat drier than typical <i>Pinus taeda</i> communities, and somewhat more mesic than typical <i>Pinus echinata</i> or <i>Pinus palustris</i> communities. |
Comm #6162
|
Scirpus cyperinus - Panicum rigidulum - Rhynchospora corniculata - (Dulichium arundinaceum) Herbaceous Vegetation
» more details
accession code: VB.CC.35217.CEGL004719
|
Southeastern Ecology Working Gro... |
0
|
This association is a component of emergent zones in upland depression ponds of the Interior Low Plateau of Kentucky, Tennessee, and possibly Indiana, as well as in the Upper East Gulf Coastal Plain and Piedmont ecoregions of Alabama. Stands may have a pronounced seasonal fluctuation in water level, becoming saturated to ponded in the winter and often drying completely in the summer. The vegetation is typically dominated by patches or zones of <i>Scirpus cyperinus</i>, possibly with thick mats of <i>Dulichium arundinaceum</i>. In addition to these, various <i>Carex</i> spp., <i>Juncus coriaceus, Juncus effusus, Osmunda regalis var. spectabilis, Panicum rigidulum, Rhynchospora</i> spp., and scattered <i>Itea virginica</i> and <i>Cephalanthus occidentalis</i> are often found. Floristics and gradient expression vary with context and management. Some examples may have additional small trees and shrubs, such as <i>Acer rubrum var. trilobum, Alnus serrulata, Hibiscus moscheutos, Liquidambar styraciflua, Nyssa biflora, Pinus taeda, Quercus phellos</i>, and <i>Rosa palustris</i> scattered within. On drier ground (either surrounding the pond center or scattered about on hummocks), <i>Scirpus cyperinus</i> may share dominance with <i>Panicum rigidulum var. elongatum</i> and <i>Rhynchospora corniculata</i>. Some other herbaceous species which are present may include <i>Andropogon virginicus, Carex bullata, Carex gigantea, Carex lurida, Calamagrostis coarctata, Dichanthelium dichotomum var. dichotomum, Dichanthelium longiligulatum, Dichanthelium scoparium, Eleocharis</i> sp., <i>Leersia hexandra, Ludwigia alternifolia, Ludwigia leptocarpa, Ludwigia palustris, Lycopus</i> sp., <i>Proserpinaca pectinata, Rhexia mariana, Rhynchospora chalarocephala, Rhynchospora corniculata, Rhynchospora glomerata, Rhynchospora perplexa, Saccharum baldwinii, Triadenum virginicum, Xyris laxifolia var. iridifolia</i>, and <i>Xyris smalliana</i>. The vegetation may consist of monospecific clumps of the component species, which are present around the pond margin, or scattered on hummocks within. Zones or areas of deeper water may support floating aquatics, including <i>Nymphaea odorata</i> and <i>Utricularia gibba</i>. |
Comm #6163
|
Magnolia virginiana - Nyssa biflora / Carpinus caroliniana / Thelypteris noveboracensis - Athyrium filix-femina Forest
» more details
accession code: VB.CC.36044.CEGL004722
|
Southeastern Ecology Working Gro... |
0
|
This saturated streamhead forest community occurs in the East Gulf Coastal Plain and South Atlantic Coastal Plain in streamheads and downstream along the margins of small acidic streams, where groundwater seepage rather than overbank flooding controls the vegetation. The canopy is dominated by the nominal species, <i>Magnolia virginiana</i> and <i>Nyssa biflora</i>; <i>Liquidambar styraciflua, Liriodendron tulipifera</i>, and <i>Acer rubrum var. trilobum</i> are often also prominent. Other canopy species can include <i>Pinus taeda, Quercus nigra</i>, and <i>Quercus laurifolia</i>. Stands in Florida may contain <i>Nyssa ogeche</i>. The subcanopy typically contains canopy species (especially <i>Magnolia virginiana</i> and <i>Acer rubrum var. trilobum</i>) and <i>Carpinus caroliniana ssp. caroliniana, Persea palustris, Cyrilla racemiflora</i>, and <i>Ilex opaca var. opaca</i>. These species may also occur in the shrub stratum, along with <i>Arundinaria gigantea ssp. tecta, Decumaria barbara, Illicium floridanum, Itea virginica, Sebastiania fruticosa, Smilax laurifolia, Smilax rotundifolia, Toxicodendron radicans, Vaccinium elliottii, Vaccinium formosum, Viburnum nudum</i>, and <i>Vitis rotundifolia</i>. Within its range, <i>Pieris phillyreifolia</i> may be found climbing on the bark of trees. Herbs are generally fairly sparse, consisting primarily of <i>Athyrium filix-femina ssp. asplenioides, Boehmeria cylindrica, Carex leptalea, Carex venusta, Chasmanthium laxum, Chasmanthium sessiliflorum, Elephantopus carolinianus, Osmunda cinnamomea, Osmunda regalis var. spectabilis, Peltandra virginica, Thelypteris noveboracensis</i>, and <i>Woodwardia areolata</i>. <i>Sphagnum</i> spp. may be patchily common. |
Comm #6164
|
Potamogeton spp. - Ceratophyllum spp. - Elodea spp. Permanently Flooded Herbaceous Vegetation
» more details
accession code: VB.CC.35786.CEGL004725
|
Southeastern Ecology Working Gro... |
0
|
This broadly defined type represents vegetation dominated by various floating-leaved and submerged aquatic species (including <i>Potamogeton</i> spp., <i>Ceratophyllum</i> spp., <i>Utricularia</i> spp., and <i>Elodea</i> spp.) from the Cumberlands across to the Atlantic and Gulf coastal plains. Individual stands are typically species-poor and may be dominated by a single species, this leading to any number of apparent dominance types. Until the patterns are better understood, these are all grouped together here. |
Comm #6165
|
Juniperus virginiana var. virginiana - Quercus spp. Forest
» more details
accession code: VB.CC.36272.CEGL004731
|
Southeastern Ecology Working Gro... |
0
|
This is a forest found on the southeastern Highland Rim of Tennessee; it also occurs marginally in the calcareous portions of the Cumberlands/Southern Ridge and Valley. Stands have a dense <i>Juniperus virginiana var. virginiana</i> canopy, which may also include various <i>Quercus</i> spp. (possibly any combination of <i>Quercus falcata, Quercus coccinea, Quercus stellata, Quercus marilandica, Quercus velutina, Quercus alba, Quercus phellos, Quercus nigra</i>) and <i>Carya alba</i>. The canopy/subcanopy may contain <i>Acer rubrum, Cornus florida, Oxydendrum arboreum, Platanus occidentalis, Prunus serotina var. serotina, Vaccinium arboreum, Liquidambar styraciflua, Liriodendron tulipifera</i>, and <i>Ulmus</i> sp. The dispersed and patchy shrub layer is often composed of ericaceous shrubs, such as <i>Vaccinium pallidum</i> and <i>Vaccinium stamineum</i>, but might also include <i>Viburnum</i> sp., <i>Smilax</i> sp., and <i>Lonicera japonica</i>. Sparse herbs include <i>Botrychium biternatum, Chimaphila maculata, Packera anonyma (= Senecio anonymus), Asplenium platyneuron, Polystichum acrostichoides, Carex</i> spp., and the exotic grass <i>Microstegium vimineum</i>. |
Comm #6166
|
Acer saccharum - Carya ovata - Juglans nigra / Symphoricarpos orbiculatus / Galium circaezans Forest
» more details
accession code: VB.CC.34816.CEGL004741
|
Southeastern Ecology Working Gro... |
0
|
This association represents mesic forests over limestone in portions of the unglaciated Interior Low Plateau, including the Mitchell Plain and the dissected Knobs region of Kentucky, and the Nashville Basin of Tennessee, dominated by <i>Acer saccharum</i> with <i>Carya ovata</i> and <i>Juglans nigra</i>. Scattered individuals of <i>Quercus muehlenbergii, Quercus shumardii</i>, and <i>Tilia americana var. heterophylla</i> are also present in the more-or-less closed canopy (about 70% closure). <i>Carya ovata</i> may occur as patches or as scattered individuals. Stands of this association may be smaller-scale patches embedded in a less mesic matrix of oak-dominated forests. The high predominance of <i>Acer saccharum</i> in preference to oaks is presumably due to these more mesic and/or fire-sheltered conditions, but in some cases it may be the result of the removal of oaks by logging. The subcanopy contains <i>Acer saccharum, Ostrya virginiana, Cercis canadensis</i>, and <i>Celtis occidentalis</i>, with one or more <i>Carya</i> spp. In the shrub stratum, <i>Symphoricarpos orbiculatus</i> is a common component. |
Comm #6167
|
Rhizophora mangle Fringe Forest
» more details
accession code: VB.CC.35664.CEGL004764
|
Southeastern Ecology Working Gro... |
0
|
These are mangrove forests dominated by <i>Rhizophora mangle</i> (usually monospecific, though <i>Avicennia germinans</i> and <i>Laguncularia racemosa</i> can occur), in situations where the mangrove community fronts sheltered bays, lagoons, and open coasts. Gilmore and Snedaker (1993) state that "In this situation, the canopy foliage forms a vertical wall in response to the full sunlight. The principal characteristics of this forest type are related to the pattern of tidal inundation whereby water flows in on rising tides and out on falling tides. This means that buoyant materials such as leaves, twigs, and propagules are exported from the habitat on each outgoing tide. Also related to the pattern of tidal inundations (700+ per year) is the common occurrence of a shoreline berm and/or an interior wrack line." |
Comm #6168
|
CEGL002629
» more details
accession code: VB.CC.5037.CEGL002629
NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTED
|
EcoArt 2002 |
0
|
|
Comm #6169
|
Kobresia myosuroides - Carex rupestris var. drummondiana Herbaceous Vegetation
» more details
accession code: VB.CC.24436.KOBRESIAMYOSURO
|
Western Ecology Working Group of... |
0
|
|
Comm #6170
|
Pinus banksiana - Populus tremuloides - Betula papyrifera Forest Alliance
» more details
accession code: VB.CC.24523.PINUSBANKSIANAP
|
Midwestern Ecology Working Group... |
0
|
|
add all query results to datacart,
add plots on page to datacart,
drop plots on page from datacart