Common Name: DECURRENT FALSE ASTER
Phylum: ANTHOPHYTA
Class: DICOTYLEDONEAE
Order: ASTERALES
Family: ASTERACEAE
Genus: BOLTONIA
Species: DECURRENS
Taxonomic Authority: (TORR. & GRAY) WOOD
Taxonomy References: 003 , 006 , 002
FEDERAL THREATENED
STATE ENDANGERED
STATE RANK S1
GLOBAL RANK G2
Status References: 001
"Is found on moist, sandy soil in floodplains, along shores of lakes, banks of streams, and in disturbed lowland areas or open wetlands requires periodic disturbance such as prolonged standing water."
Primary Habitat: "Wetland - marsh"
References:
"In Missouri is found in the eastern half of St. Charles county. Occurs in low areas subject to flooding along the Mississippi river. *03*."
Known | Likely | Unknown | Not Likely | Historic | Extirpated |
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ST. CHARLES | ADAIR | CAPE GIRARDEAU | |||
ANDREW | DUNKLIN | ||||
ATCHISON | LINCOLN | ||||
AUDRAIN | ST. LOUIS | ||||
BARRY | |||||
BARTON | |||||
BATES | |||||
BENTON | |||||
BOLLINGER | |||||
BOONE | |||||
BUCHANAN | |||||
BUTLER | |||||
CALDWELL | |||||
CALLAWAY | |||||
CAMDEN | |||||
CAPE GIRARDEAU | |||||
CARROLL | |||||
CARTER | |||||
CASS | |||||
CEDAR | |||||
CHARITON | |||||
CHRISTIAN | |||||
CLARK | |||||
CLAY | |||||
CLINTON | |||||
COLE | |||||
COOPER | |||||
CRAWFORD | |||||
DADE | |||||
DALLAS | |||||
DAVIESS | |||||
DEKALB | |||||
DENT | |||||
DOUGLAS | |||||
DUNKLIN | |||||
FRANKLIN | |||||
GASCONADE | |||||
GENTRY | |||||
GREENE | |||||
GRUNDY | |||||
HARRISON | |||||
HENRY | |||||
HICKORY | |||||
HOLT | |||||
HOWARD | |||||
HOWELL | |||||
IRON | |||||
JACKSON | |||||
JASPER | |||||
JEFFERSON | |||||
JOHNSON | |||||
KNOX | |||||
LACLEDE | |||||
LAFAYETTE | |||||
LAWRENCE | |||||
LEWIS | |||||
LINCOLN | |||||
LINN | |||||
LIVINGSTON | |||||
MACON | |||||
MADISON | |||||
MARIES | |||||
MARION | |||||
MCDONALD | |||||
MERCER | |||||
MILLER | |||||
MISSISSIPPI | |||||
MONITEAU | |||||
MONROE | |||||
MONTGOMERY | |||||
MORGAN | |||||
NEW MADRID | |||||
NEWTON | |||||
NODAWAY | |||||
OREGON | |||||
OSAGE | |||||
OZARK | |||||
PEMISCOT | |||||
PERRY | |||||
PETTIS | |||||
PHELPS | |||||
PIKE | |||||
PLATTE | |||||
POLK | |||||
PULASKI | |||||
PUTNAM | |||||
RALLS | |||||
RANDOLPH | |||||
RAY | |||||
REYNOLDS | |||||
RIPLEY | |||||
SALINE | |||||
SCHUYLER | |||||
SCOTLAND | |||||
SCOTT | |||||
SHANNON | |||||
SHELBY | |||||
ST. CLAIR | |||||
ST. FRANCOIS | |||||
ST. LOUIS | |||||
STE. GENEVIEVE | |||||
STODDARD | |||||
STONE | |||||
SULLIVAN | |||||
TANEY | |||||
TEXAS | |||||
VERNON | |||||
WARREN | |||||
WASHINGTON | |||||
WAYNE | |||||
WEBSTER | |||||
WORTH | |||||
WRIGHT |
References for distribution: 003 , 006 , 007
Dardenne Creek
Comments: ""
Comments: ""
Oak-Hickory Forest
Big Rivers: Upper Mississippi
Species is associated with "" habitats.
Palustrine
"Palustrine", "Unconsolidated shore, cobble/gravel"
"Palustrine", "Unconsolidated shore, sand"
"Palustrine", "Unconsolidated shore, mud"
References for Aquatic Associations: 003 , 004 , 005 , 006 , 002
See Comments
References for Habitat Types: 003 , 004 , 006 , 002
References for Terrestrial Natural Communities:
""
Comments for larval food habits:
""
References for larval food habits:
Comments for Juvenile Food Habits:
""
References Juvenile Food Habits
Comments for Adult Food Habits:
""
References Adult Food Habits
References for egg niches requirements:
References for feeding larvae niche requirements:
References for resting Larvae niche requirements:
References for feeding juvenile niche requirements:
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References for feeding Adult niche requirements:
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References for resting adult niche requirements:
Disturbed areas: see comments(00677)
Inland wetlands specified in comments(00250)
Light requirements:see comments(00525)
Other niche requirements specified in comments(99999)
Siltation specified in comments(00050)
Code | Comment |
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099 | Relies on periodic flooding to eliminate plants that compete for the same habitat *004*. |
038 | Seeds appear to be short lived, may be viable for only 2 years *005*. |
046 | Dispersal is chiefly by floodwater *06* which gives achenes potential for long distance dispersal *008*. |
034 | Species is eliminated by competition in three to five years without disturbance *008*. |
042 | Reproduces vegetatively by basal rosettes and sexually less often *008*. |
Limiting factors specified in comments(034)
Age and growth information specified in comments(038)
Reproduction (plants):see comments(042)
Duration of plant:perennial
Seed dispersal by:water
Seed dispersal by:see comments(046)
Life form:herb
Flowering period begins: July
Flowering period begins: August
Flowering period ends: October
Fruiting period begins: August
Fruiting period ends: October
Other life history information specified in comments(099)
Code | Comment |
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099 | Relies on periodic flooding to eliminate plants that compete for the same habitat *004*. |
038 | Seeds appear to be short lived, may be viable for only 2 years *005*. |
046 | Dispersal is chiefly by floodwater *06* which gives achenes potential for long distance dispersal *008*. |
034 | Species is eliminated by competition in three to five years without disturbance *008*. |
042 | Reproduces vegetatively by basal rosettes and sexually less often *008*. |
References for life history: 003 , 004 , 005 , 006 , 007 , 002 , 008
Water - develop/maintain wetlands
Water - control sedimentation
Water - develop/maintain mudflats
Water - other (specify in comments)
Agricultural - control erosion
Beneficial Management References: 004 , 005 , 008
Water - application of herbicides
Water - dredging and filling
Water - control water levels
Water - navigational improvements (channelization, dams, locks)
Water - drainage of wetlands, marshes, ponds, lakes
Water - other (specify in comments)
Adverse Management References: 003 , 004 , 005 , 002 , 008
Comments on Management:
Beneficial: is dependent on periodic disturbance from major floods, or from mowing and cultivation *06*. Succumbs to shading from competing species if not periodically disturbed *03*. Germination and seedling establishment does not occur where there is shaded soil after natural succession has been uninterrupted for 3-5 years *06*. Have been found in low-intensity agriculture sites *04*. May benefit from occasional farming, this eliminates competing plant species *04*. Adverse: major cause of decline is excessive siltation, which causes blockage and smothering of seed germination and seedling production *02,04,06*. Conversion (drainage)of wet prairies, natural lakes and marshes to row crops is detrimental *04*, as is destruction of floodplain habitat by construction of flood control levees *04.* Populations along roadsides are prone to being mowed during the growing season, preventing seed production *03*.
References for Management Comments: 003 , 004 , 005 , 002 , 008
Reference Code | Citation |
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001 | Missouri Natural Heritage Program. 2004. Missouri Species and Communities of Conservation Concern Checklist. Missouri Department Of Conservation. Jefferson City, Missouri. 47 Pp. |
002 | Mccue, K. Boltonia Decurrens (Torr and Gray) Wood (Asteraceae) Or Decurrent False Aster. Http://Www.Mobot.Org/Cpc/02725749.Html Accessed November2, 2000. |
003 | Missouri Department Of Conservation. 2000. Missouri Plants Of Conservation Concern. Missouri Department Of Conservation. Jefferson City, Missouri. 47 Pp. |
004 | U.S. Fish And Wildlife Service. Decurrent False Aster Fact Sheet. Http://Www.Fws.Gov/R3pao/Eco_Serv/Endangrd/Plants/Decurrfa.Html Accessed November 2, 2000. |
005 | Natureserve: An Online Encyclopedia Of Life [Web Application]. 2000. Version 1.0. Arlington (Va): Association For Biodiversity Information. Available: Http://Www.Natureserve.Org/. (Accessed: November 7, 2000). |
006 | Unpb Missouri Department Of Conservation Heritage Database. P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, Missouri 65102. 573-751-4115. |
007 | Unpb Flora Of Missouri Database. G. Yatskievych, Missouri Botanical Garden, P.O. Box 299, St. Louis, Mo 63166-0299. 314-577-9522. |
008 | Smith, M. and T.M. Keevin. 1998. Achene morphology, production and germination, and potential for water dispersal in Boltonia decurrens (decurrent false aster), a threatened floodplain species. Rhodora 100(901): 69-81. |