Melanthera parvifolia Small. Common name: Pineland Black-anthers. Phenology: (Jan-) Feb-Apr (-Dec). Habitat: Drier pine rocklands. Distribution: Endemic to s. peninsular FL.
Origin/Endemic status: Endemic
Synonymy ⓘ: = FNA21, K4, SE1, SFla, Franck et al (2021), Parks (1973), Wagner & Robinson (2001); < Melanthera nivea (L.) Small — Fl7, WH3; > Melanthera parvifolia Small — S; > Melanthera radiata Small — S; Melanthera parvifolia Small. Basionym: Melanthera parvifolia Small 1903
Links to other floras: = Melanthera parvifolia - FNA21
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Wetland Indicator Status:
- Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FACU (taxonomic split from wetland indicator species)
- Midwest: FACU (taxonomic split from wetland indicator species)
Heliophily ⓘ: 8
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