Taxonomy
Common Name: PALE GREEN ORCHID
Phylum: MAGNOLIOPHYTA
Class: LILIOPSIDA
Order: ORCHIDALES
Family: ORCHIDACEAE
Genus: PLATANTHERA
Species: FLAVA
Taxonomic Authority: (L.) LINDL.
Taxonomy References: 001
Status
STATE RANK S2
GLOBAL RANK G4T4?Q
Status References: 006
Habitat Summary
"Occurs in low wet woods and bottomland forests, and in wet-mesic prairies."
Primary Habitat: "Forest - bottomland"
References:
Distribution
General Occurrence in State:
"Is scattered throughout the state. Var. Flava is more common in south Missouri, and var. Herbiola is more common in the north *02*."
County Occurance
| Known | Likely | Unknown | Not Likely | Historic | Extirpated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUTLER | HARRISON | SHANNON | |||
| CARTER | LIVINGSTON | ||||
| HOWELL | |||||
| IRON | |||||
| JEFFERSON | |||||
| JOHNSON | |||||
| KNOX | |||||
| LINN | |||||
| MACON | |||||
| MONROE | |||||
| MORGAN | |||||
| OREGON | |||||
| PERRY | |||||
| RIPLEY | |||||
| SCHUYLER | |||||
| SCOTT | |||||
| SHELBY | |||||
| ST. CLAIR | |||||
| ST. LOUIS | |||||
| STODDARD | |||||
| WAYNE |
References for distribution: 004 , 005 , 002 , 003
Distribution by Watersheds
South Fabius R.
Miss. R. from Des Moines R. to MO. R.; and North R.
North Fork from Headwaters to South Fork
Miss. R. from St. Louis to River Aux Vases
Meramec R.
Miss. R. from River Aux Vases to Ohio R.
St. John's Ditch and Blue Ditch
St. Francis R. from Headwaters to Wappapello Dam
St. Francis R. from Wappapello Dam to Arkansas Border
Grand R. from Shoal Creek to MO. R.
Chariton R. from Headwaters to Shuteye Creek
Little Chariton R.
Osage R. from Headwaters to Warsaw, MO.
Osage R. from Warsaw to Bagnell Dam
Blackwater R.
Black R.
Current R.
Warm Fork Spring R. and South Fork
Eleven Point R.
Comments: ""
Distribution by Ecoregions
Comments: ""
Distribution by Potential Natural Vegetation
Bluestem Prairie/Oak Hickory Forest
Oak-Hickory Forest
Southern Floodplain Forest
Distribution by Natural Divisions of Missouri
Glaciated Plains: Grand River
Glaciated Plains: Eastern
Ozark Border: Mississippi River
Ozark: Upper Ozark
Ozark: Lower Ozark
Mississippi Lowlands: Lowlands
Osage Plains
Habitat Associations
Species is associated with "" habitats.
National Wetlands Inventory Association:
Palustrine
Aquatic Associations:
"Palustrine", "Emergent, persistent",
"Palustrine", "Emergent",
"Palustrine", "Forested, deciduous",
"Palustrine", "Forested, deciduous",
References for Aquatic Associations: 005 , 002 , 003
Habitat Types:
Wooded Riparian and Bottomland Hardwood
See Comments
References for Habitat Types: 005 , 002 , 003
Terrestrial Natural Communities:
Forest
Bottomland Forest
Mesic Bottomland Forest
Wet-Mesic Bottomland Forest
Wet Bottomland Forest
Prairie
Wet-Mesic Prairie
Wet Prairie
Ground Water Seepage
Fen
References for Terrestrial Natural Communities: 005 , 002 , 003
Food Habits
Trophic Level:
""
Larval Food Habits
Comments for larval food habits:
""
References for larval food habits:
Juvenile Food Habits
Comments for Juvenile Food Habits:
""
References Juvenile Food Habits
Adult Food Habits
Comments for Adult Food Habits:
""
References Adult Food Habits
Niche Requirements
Egg Niche Requirements
References for egg niches requirements:
Feeding Larvae Niche Requirements
References for feeding larvae niche requirements:
Resting Larvae Niche Requirements
References for resting Larvae niche requirements:
Feeding Juvenile Niche Requirements
References for feeding juvenile niche requirements:
Resting Juvenile Niche Requirements
References for resting juvenile niche requirements:
Breeding Adult Niche Requirements
References for feeding Adult niche requirements:
Feeding Adult Niche Requirements
References for feeding adult niche requirements:
Resting Adult Niche Requirements
References for resting adult niche requirements:
Niche Requirement Summary
General comments about species(00000)
General habitat association specified in comments(00270)
Comments about Life History:
| Code | Comment |
|---|---|
| 045 | Is pollinated by mosquitoes and butterflies *002*. |
| 003 | Associates include boehmeria cylandrica, leersia virginica, ranunculus hispidus, cryptotaenia canadensis, isopyrum biternatum, menisperimum canadense, maianthemum racemosum, scutellaria latiflora, quercus palustris, quercus bicolor, betula nigra, ulmus rubra, toxicodendron pubescens and marshalII caespitosa var. Caespitosa *003*. |
| 050 | Fruit has been observed in July *003*. |
Life History Information
Pollination by:insects
Pollination by:see comments(045)
Life form:herb
Flowering period begins: May
Flowering period ends: September
Fruiting period begins: see comments(050)
Origin in state: native
Closely associated plant or animal species specified in comments(003)
Comments about Life History:
| Code | Comment |
|---|---|
| 045 | Is pollinated by mosquitoes and butterflies *002*. |
| 003 | Associates include boehmeria cylandrica, leersia virginica, ranunculus hispidus, cryptotaenia canadensis, isopyrum biternatum, menisperimum canadense, maianthemum racemosum, scutellaria latiflora, quercus palustris, quercus bicolor, betula nigra, ulmus rubra, toxicodendron pubescens and marshalII caespitosa var. Caespitosa *003*. |
| 050 | Fruit has been observed in July *003*. |
References for life history: 005 , 002 , 003
Management
Beneficial Management Practices:
Water - protect natural hydrology to avoid lowering of the water table
Water - other (specify in comments)
Forest - maintain riparian habitats
Grassland - control grazing of domestic livestock
Grassland - prescribed/controlled burning
Beneficial Management References: 004 , 007
Adverse Managment Practices:
Water - drainage of wetlands, marshes, ponds, lakes
Adverse Management References: 004
Comments on Management:
Maintain floodplain forest habitat. In prairie habitats, prevent woody encroachment. *04*. maintain local hydrologic conditions to prevent lowering of the water table *07*.
References for Management Comments: 004 , 007
References
| Reference Code | Citation |
|---|---|
| 001 | Yatskievych, G. and J. Turner. 1990. Catalogue Of The Flora Of Missouri. Monographs In Systemic Botany From The Missouri Botanical Garden, V.37. 345 Pp. |
| 002 | Yatskievych, G. 1999. Steyermark's Flora Of Missouri, Volume I (Revised Edition). Missouri Dept. Of Conservation And Missouri Botanical Garden Press. St. Louis, Mo. 991 Pp. |
| 003 | Unpb Flora Of Missouri Database. G. Yatskievych, Missouri Botanical Garden, P.O. Box 299, St. Louis, Mo 63166-0299. 314-577-9522. |
| 004 | Unpb Missouri Department Of Conservation Heritage Database. P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, Mo 65102 573-751-4115. |
| 005 | Summers, B.1996. Missouri Orchids, 3rd Ed. Missouri Dept. Of Conservation Natural History Series, No. 1. Mo Dept. Of Conservation, Jefferson City, Mo. 112 Pp. |
| 006 | Missouri Natural Heritage Program. 2004. Missouri Species and Communities of Conservation Concern Checklist. Missouri Department Of Conservation. Jefferson City, Missouri. 47 Pp. |
| 007 | Unpb Smith, T.E. Missouri Dept. Of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, M0 65102. 573-751-4115. |