Arborescent matorral with Juniperus spp
Description (English)
Mediterranean and sub-Mediterranean evergreen sclerophyllous bush and scrub organized around arborescent junipers. Mixed dominance can be indicated by combination of Palaearctic codes.
Subtypes:
Pal. 32.131: Arborescent matorral dominated by Juniperus oxycedrus s.l.
Pal. 32.132: Arborescent matorral dominated by Juniperus phoenicea s.l.
Pal. 32.133: Arborescent matorrals of Greece, Anatolia and the Near East, dominated by Juniperus excelsa or Juniperus foetidissima.
Pal. 32.134: Mediterranean formations dominated by Juniperus communis.
Pal. 32.135: Formations derived from Pal. 42.A5, limited to the Peloponnese and Asia Minor.
Pal. 32.136: Formations derived from Pal. 42.A2
Source: Interpretation Manual of European Union Habitats, version EUR 28 (2013)
Quick facts
| EU Habitats Directive | Annex I habitat type (code 5210) |
|---|---|
| Habitat type | Not priority |
| Natura 2000 sites | 760 are designated for this habitat type |
Distribution
Conservation status
EU conservation status
Conservation status assesses every six years and for each biogeographical region the condition of habitats and species compared to the favourable status as described in the Habitats Directive. The map shows the 2013-2018 assessments as reported by EU Member State. Assessments are further detailed in the summary document available behind the link below.
Species mentioned in habitat description
Conifers
Juniperus communis
Conifers
Juniperus drupacea
Conifers
Juniperus excelsa
Conifers
Juniperus foetidissima
Conifers
Juniperus oxycedrus
Conifers
Juniperus phoenicea
Conifers
Juniperus thurifera
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Juniperus communis | Conifers | |
| Juniperus drupacea | Conifers | |
| Juniperus excelsa | Conifers | |
| Juniperus foetidissima | Conifers | |
| Juniperus oxycedrus | Conifers | |
| Juniperus phoenicea | Conifers | |
| Juniperus thurifera | Conifers |
