Peat grasslands of Troodos
Description (English)
Calamagrostis epigejos tall (c. 1m) meadows developing at an altitude of around 1650 m on seasonally inundated depressions, on serpentinised substrate with basic pH. The meadows are inundated from October-November until June-July, depending on the rainfall but even in summer the soil is wet and muddy. The vegetation cover is thick and the dominant graminoids C. epipejeos and Juncus littoralis and other herbs form a continuous mat on the soil. The floristic structure is characterised by species which occur only or mainly at this habitat in Cyprus, such as Calamagrostis epigejos and Poa pratensis, and by a few endemic species occurring only at the high altitude damp places in the Troodos mountains.
Source: Interpretation Manual of European Union Habitats, version EUR 28 (2013)
Quick facts
| EU Habitats Directive | Annex I habitat type (code 6460) |
|---|---|
| Habitat type | Not priority |
| Natura 2000 sites | 1 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
Ferns
Pteridium aquilinum
Flowering Plants
Calamagrostis epigejos
Flowering Plants
Carex distans
Flowering Plants
Carex divulsa
Flowering Plants
Crocus cyprius
Flowering Plants
Hypericum perforatum
Flowering Plants
Juncus littoralis
Flowering Plants
Poa pratensis
Flowering Plants
Scirpus holoschoenus
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Pteridium aquilinum | Ferns | |
| Calamagrostis epigejos | Flowering Plants | |
| Carex distans | Flowering Plants | |
| Carex divulsa | Flowering Plants | |
| Crocus cyprius | Flowering Plants | |
| Hypericum perforatum | Flowering Plants | |
| Juncus littoralis | Flowering Plants | |
| Poa pratensis | Flowering Plants | |
| Scirpus holoschoenus | Flowering Plants |
Natura 2000 sites
Protected in the following Natura 2000 sites
| Sitecode | Country | Site name | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| CY5000004 | Cyprus | ETHNIKO DASIKO PARKO TROODOUS | Map |
