KNP Rare Plants Database


 
KY Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves




September Elm
Ulmus serotina
Family: Ulmaceae

Protection Status:
State Status:  S
USFWS Status: 

Global Rank: G4
State Rank: S3

   

Photo by Wofford and Chester @ TENN
Habitat:
Upland and mesic forests associated with limestone bluffs and slopes, alluvial forests.

Species Description:
Tree.

Phenology:
Flowering Period: Early September to late October.

Additional Information at NatureServe

Diagnostic Characteristics:
Probably not a surprise to find out that September elm has flowers apearing in the fall, primarily September. The calyx of these flowers is dividied to the abse rather than just lobed. Leaves are oblong-oval, usually 6-10 cm and glabrous above.

Management:
Disturbance such as ATV trails, timber removal or any activity that results in increased erosion and weed invasion will be detrimental.

Global Range:
Spotty occurrences in KY, IL, AR, OK, AL, MS, GA, and TN.

Known Kentucky Occurrences:
Species occurrence map

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Data Last Updated: November 2018
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Email:
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