Difference between revisions of "Desmodium lineatum"
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==Distribution== | ==Distribution== | ||
| + | AL, GA, FL, SC (NRCS Plants Database). it is primarily in the panhandle and upper peninsular Florida (ISB Plants Database). | ||
==Ecology== | ==Ecology== | ||
===Habitat=== <!--Natural communities, human disturbed habitats, topography, hydrology, soils, light, fire regime requirements for removal of competition, etc.--> | ===Habitat=== <!--Natural communities, human disturbed habitats, topography, hydrology, soils, light, fire regime requirements for removal of competition, etc.--> | ||
| + | Frequently burned upland longleaf and shortleaf pine native and old-field communities (Ultisols) (Brewer and Cralle 2003, FSU Herarium), pine-oak sandhills (Entisols), pine flatwoods (Spodosols), and open areas within upland hardwood forests. Thrives in frequently burned (1-2 year fire interval) areas (Gilliam et al 2009, FSU Herbarium). Occurs primarily on sandy soils but can occur on a wide range of soils including sandy loam and sandy clay (FSU Herbarium). It occurs in both full sun and partially shade (FSU Herbarium), but having a prostrate habit it is not tolerant of very dense groundcover vegetation (Robertson observation). It is occurs in both native communities and in areas with a hsitory of soil disturbance (FSU Herbarium, Robertson observation). | ||
===Phenology=== <!--Timing off flowering, fruiting, seed dispersal, and environmental triggers. Cite PanFlora website if appropriate: http://www.gilnelson.com/PanFlora/ --> | ===Phenology=== <!--Timing off flowering, fruiting, seed dispersal, and environmental triggers. Cite PanFlora website if appropriate: http://www.gilnelson.com/PanFlora/ --> | ||
| + | Flowers and fruits April-November (primarily in autumn). | ||
===Seed dispersal=== | ===Seed dispersal=== | ||
===Seed bank and germination=== | ===Seed bank and germination=== | ||
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==Photo Gallery== | ==Photo Gallery== | ||
==References and notes== | ==References and notes== | ||
| + | NRCS Plants Database http://plants.usda.gov/java/ | ||
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| + | ISB Plants Database http://florida.plantatlas.usf.edu/ | ||
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Revision as of 10:54, 26 June 2015
| Desmodium lineatum | |
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| Photo taken by Kevin Robertson | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Division: | Magnoliophyta - Flowering plants |
| Class: | Magnoliopsida – Dicotyledons |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae ⁄ Leguminosae |
| Genus: | Desmodium |
| Species: | D. lineatum |
| Binomial name | |
| Desmodium lineatum DC. | |
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| Natural range of Desmodium lineatum from USDA NRCS Plants Database. | |
Contents
Description
Distribution
AL, GA, FL, SC (NRCS Plants Database). it is primarily in the panhandle and upper peninsular Florida (ISB Plants Database).
Ecology
Habitat
Frequently burned upland longleaf and shortleaf pine native and old-field communities (Ultisols) (Brewer and Cralle 2003, FSU Herarium), pine-oak sandhills (Entisols), pine flatwoods (Spodosols), and open areas within upland hardwood forests. Thrives in frequently burned (1-2 year fire interval) areas (Gilliam et al 2009, FSU Herbarium). Occurs primarily on sandy soils but can occur on a wide range of soils including sandy loam and sandy clay (FSU Herbarium). It occurs in both full sun and partially shade (FSU Herbarium), but having a prostrate habit it is not tolerant of very dense groundcover vegetation (Robertson observation). It is occurs in both native communities and in areas with a hsitory of soil disturbance (FSU Herbarium, Robertson observation).
Phenology
Flowers and fruits April-November (primarily in autumn).
Seed dispersal
Seed bank and germination
Fire ecology
Pollination
Use by animals
Diseases and parasites
Conservation and Management
Cultivation and restoration
Photo Gallery
References and notes
NRCS Plants Database http://plants.usda.gov/java/
ISB Plants Database http://florida.plantatlas.usf.edu/
