National Forests in Florida Final Report
Florida Peninsula Inland Rosemary Scrub
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Florida Peninsula Inland Rosemary ScrubElement Identifiers NVCS association: Ceratiola ericoides - Quercus geminata - (Quercus inopina) - Serenoa repens / Cladonia spp. - Cladina spp. Shrubland Database Code: CEGL003863 Formation: Lowland microphyllous evergreen shrubland Alliance: CERATIOLA ERICOIDES SHRUBLAND ALLIANCE (III.A.4.N.a.5) Element Concept Summary: This community occurs in Florida on the interior ridges of the peninsula. Ceratiola ericoides is the most dominant species in this shrubland community; scrub oaks (Quercus geminata, Quercus myrtifolia, Quercus inopina) and Serenoa repens are also present within their ranges. Very widely scattered Pinus clausa may occur. The herb layer is generally sparse and dominated by lichens (Cladonia leporina, Cladonia prostrata, Cladina evansii, and Cladina subtenuis). The white or light-colored sandy soils are well-drained and infertile. Ceratiola ericoides scrub is pyrogenic with fire frequencies of 30-40 years, depending on fuel availability and ignition sources. Environment: See Summary Vegetation: Ceratiola ericoides is the most dominant species in this shrubland community; scrub oaks (Quercus geminata, Quercus myrtifolia, Quercus inopina) and Serenoa repens are also present within their ranges. Very widely scattered Pinus clausa may occur. The herb layer is generally sparse and dominated by lichens (Cladonia leporina, Cladonia prostrata, Cladina evansii, and Cladina subtenuis). Dynamics: Ceratiola ericoides scrub is pyrogenic with fire frequencies of 30-40 years, depending on fuel availability and ignition sources. An appropriate fire regime is necessary to control ground vegetation and promote the reproduction of Florida rosemary. Similar Associations: Ceratiola ericoides - Chrysoma pauciflosculosa / Polygonella polygama / Cladonia leporina Shrubland (CEGL003864)--of the Panhandle of Florida and related areas. Ceratiola ericoides - Quercus geminata - Ximenia americana / Cladonia spp. - Cladina spp. Shrubland (CEGL003862)--of the Florida peninsular coast. Synonymy: IIB8h. Gulf Coastal Scrub (Allard 1990) Comments: None Conservation Ranking & Rare Species GRank: G2G3 (97-12-31): This Florida rosemary scrub association is an inland scrub type which is restricted to interior ridges of the Florida peninsula. It is only found in a very limited range, and only on specialized deep sand habitats within this range. This association may have widely scattered sand pine. The white or light-colored sandy soils are well-drained and infertile. Florida rosemary scrub is pyrogenic with fire frequencies of 30 to 40 years, depending on fuel availability and ignition sources. Most of the remaining examples are highly threatened by development and alteration of fire regimes; they are susceptible to the effects of fire suppression, over-grazing, or conversion to retirement housing, commercial forest plantations or agriculture (including citrus groves). An appropriate fire regime is necessary to control ground vegetation and promote the reproduction of Florida rosemary. High-ranked species: No information Element Distribution Range: This association is restricted to interior ridges of the Florida peninsula. States: FL Crosswalk to State Classifications: FL: Scrub, in part (FL 1992) TNC Ecoregions: 55:C USFS Ecoregions: 232Bf:CCC Federal Lands: USFS (Ocala) Element Sources References: Allard 1990, FNAI 1990, FNAI 1992b, Heuberger et al. 1997, NatureServe Ecology - Southeast U.S. unpubl. data Inland Florida Scrub Florida Spodosol ScrubElement Identifiers NVCS association: Quercus myrtifolia - Quercus geminata - Lyonia lucida - Lyonia ferruginea Shrubland Database Code: CEGL008593 Formation: Sclerophyllous temperate broad-leaved evergreen shrubland Alliance: QUERCUS GEMINATA - QUERCUS MYRTIFOLIA - QUERCUS CHAPMANII SHRUBLAND ALLIANCE (III.A.2.N.c.26) Element Concept Summary: This association occurs on highly acidic sands with a seasonally high water table on the Ocala National Forest. The vegetation is broadly similar to other Florida scrub associations, but includes a number of different species because of the seasonally high water table. Pinus clausa may form a scattered to open tree layer, or be present only as shrubby regeneration, depending on fire history. Dominant shrub species include Quercus myrtifolia, Quercus geminata, Ceratiola ericoides, Lyonia lucida, Lyonia ferruginea, Serenoa repens, Polygonella polygama (= var. polygama), Vaccinium stamineum, Persea humilis, Lyonia fruticosa, Befaria racemosa, Quercus chapmanii, and Palafoxia feayi. Herbs are scattered and include Aristida gyrans, Aristida purpurascens, Aristida spiciformis, Balduina angustifolia, Bulbostylis ciliatifolia, Callisia graminea (= Cuthbertia graminea), Eragrostis refracta, Galactia elliottii, Lachnocaulon beyrichianum, Lechea minor, Liatris tenuifolia var. quadriflora, Paronychia rugelii, Rhynchospora megalocarpa, Scleria sp., Selaginella arenicola, Sporobolus curtissii, and Triplasis americana. Nonvasculars can be abundant, especially the lichens Cladina evansii, Cladonia subtenuis, Cladonia leporina, and Cladonia subradiata. Environment: This association occurs on highly acidic sands with a seasonally high water table on the Ocala National Forest. The typical soil series is Paola (a Spodic Quartzipsamment). Vegetation: The vegetation is broadly similar to other Florida scrub associations, but includes a number of different species because of the seasonally high water table. Pinus clausa may form a scattered to open tree layer, or be present only as shrubby regeneration, depending on fire history. Dominant shrub species include Quercus myrtifolia, Quercus geminata, Ceratiola ericoides, Lyonia lucida, Lyonia ferruginea, Serenoa repens, Polygonella polygama (= var. polygama), Vaccinium stamineum, Persea humilis, Lyonia fruticosa, Befaria racemosa, Quercus chapmanii, and Palafoxia feayi. Other shrubs and woody vines include Smilax pumila, Smilax auriculata, Vaccinium myrsinites, Vaccinium darrowii, Gaylussacia dumosa, Ilex ambigua, Gaylussacia nana, Gaylussacia tomentosa, Opuntia humifusa, Piloblephis rigida, and Trichostema suffrutescens. Herbs are scattered and include Aristida gyrans, Aristida purpurascens, Aristida spiciformis, Balduina angustifolia, Bulbostylis ciliatifolia, Callisia graminea (= Cuthbertia graminea), Eragrostis refracta, Galactia elliottii, Lachnocaulon beyrichianum, Lechea minor, Liatris tenuifolia var. quadriflora, Paronychia rugelii, Rhynchospora megalocarpa, Scleria sp., Selaginella arenicola, Sporobolus curtissii, and Triplasis americana. Nonvasculars can be abundant, especially the lichens Cladina evansii, Cladonia subtenuis, Cladonia leporina, and Cladonia subradiata. Dynamics: This community experiences relatively infrequent, catastrophic fires, which drastically affect vegetation physiognomy. Similar Associations: No information Synonymy: Ponded Scrub (Heuberger et al. 1997) Comments: None Conservation Ranking & Rare Species GRank: G1? (02-05-14): This is apparently a very limited scrub type, known certainly only from Ocala National Forest. High-ranked species: PERSEA HUMILIS (G3), ILEX OPACA VAR ARENICOLA (G5T3) Element Distribution Range: This association is restricted to sand ridges in central Florida, where is occurs in specialized settings. States: FL Crosswalk to State Classifications: FL: Scrub, in part (FL 1992) TNC Ecoregions: 55:C USFS Ecoregions: 232Bf:CCC Federal Lands: USFS (Ocala) Element Sources References: FNAI 1992b, Heuberger et al. 1997, NatureServe Ecology - Southeast U.S. unpubl. data Acid Hardwood Slope Forests Directory: library library -> Strategic Plan South Sudan Country Office Context library -> The World Order of Bahá’u’lláh Selected Letters library -> Ieee/iee electronic Library (iel) library -> [0] B. Hardware [2] library -> [1] B. 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