Krigia montana
(Michx.) Nutt.
False Dandelion
G3VulnerableGlobal Rank
Identity
Unique IDELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.128081
Element CodePDAST5D050
Record TypeSPECIES
ClassificationSpecies
Classification StatusStandard
Name CategoryVascular Plant
Endemicendemic to a single nation
KingdomPlantae
PhylumAnthophyta
ClassDicotyledoneae
OrderAsterales
FamilyAsteraceae
GenusKrigia
Other Common Names
Mountain Cynthia (EN) mountain dwarfdandelion (EN) Mountain Dwarf-dandelion (EN)
Concept Reference
Kartesz, J.T. 1994. A synonymized checklist of the vascular flora of the United States, Canada, and Greenland. 2nd edition. 2 vols. Timber Press, Portland, OR.
Conservation Status
Review Date1998-03-27
Change Date1984-03-15
Edition Date1998-03-27
Edition AuthorsD. Gries
Rank Reasons
Endemic to the Southern Appalachians, Krigia montana is known from northwestern South Carolina (rare), western North Carolina, northeastern Georgia, and only one occurrence in eastern Tennessee. This lone occurrence in Tennessee is on Mt. Le Conte, which is protected in Great Smoky Mountain National Park.
Range Extent Comments
A Southern Appalachian endemic, occurring in western North Carolina, eastern Tennessee, northwestern South Carolina (rare), and northeastern Georgia (Weakley, 1996).
Occurrences Comments
Known from one occurrence in Tennessee (Tennessee Element Ranking Form, Edwin Bridges, 84-02-07).
Threat Impact Comments
Krigia montana has a fairly limited species distribution, being restricted to high elevation rocky habitats, and is threatened by human disturbance. It is reported that trampling may cause population decrease (Southern Appalachian Species Viability Project 2002).
Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Cliffs and rock outcrops at medium to high elevations (Weakley, 1996).
Other Nations (1)
United StatesN3
| Province | Rank | Native |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | S2 | Yes |
| Tennessee | S1 | Yes |
| North Carolina | S3 | Yes |
| Georgia | S3 | Yes |
Plant Characteristics
DurationPERENNIAL
Economic Value (Genus)No
Roadless Areas (9)
Georgia (3)
| Area | Forest | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| Boggs Creek | Chattahoochee National Forest | 2,073 |
| Helton Creek | Chattahoochee National Forest | 2,348 |
| Sarah's Creek | Chattahoochee National Forest | 6,888 |
North Carolina (5)
| Area | Forest | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| Craggy Mountain | Pisgah National Forest | 2,657 |
| Graveyard Ridge (addition) | Pisgah National Forest | 1,958 |
| Middle Prong Addition | Pisgah National Forest | 1,852 |
| Overflow Creek | Nantahala National Forest | 3,379 |
| Sam Knob (addition) | Pisgah National Forest | 2,576 |
South Carolina (1)
| Area | Forest | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| Ellicott Rock 2 | Sumter National Forest | 517 |
References (3)
- Kartesz, J.T. 1994. A synonymized checklist of the vascular flora of the United States, Canada, and Greenland. 2nd edition. 2 vols. Timber Press, Portland, OR.
- Southern Appalachian Species Viability Project. 2002. A partnership between the U.S. Forest Service-Region 8, Natural Heritage Programs in the Southeast, NatureServe, and independent scientists to develop and review data on 1300+ regionally and locally rare species in the Southern Appalachian and Alabama region. Database (Access 97) provided to the U.S. Forest Service by NatureServe, Durham, North Carolina.
- Weakley, A.S. 1996. Flora of the Carolinas and Virginia: working draft of 23 May 1996. The Nature Conservancy, Southeast Regional Office, Southern Conservation Science Dept., Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Unpaginated.