Typha beds
English name:
Reedmace (Typha) beds
Description (English)
Communities of the margins of lakes, rivers and brooks dominated by Typha latifolia, Typha angustifolia, Typha domingensis, Typha laxmannii, Typha elephantina formations, usually extremely species-poor and sometimes almost pure, tolerant of extended periods of dryness, varying conditions of salinity, and of pollution. Although Typha species are dominant, other common species such as Acorus calamus, Equisetum fluviatile, Phragmites australis, Glyceria maxima and Schoenoplectus lacustris and alliance Phragmition communis may also occur.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code C3.23 |
|---|---|
| Bern Convention | Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (C3.2) |
Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Ferns
Equisetum fluviatile
Flowering Plants
Acorus calamus
Flowering Plants
Glyceria maxima
Flowering Plants
Phragmites australis
Flowering Plants
Schoenoplectus lacustris
Flowering Plants
Typha angustifolia
Flowering Plants
Typha domingensis
Flowering Plants
Typha latifolia
Flowering Plants
Typha laxmannii
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Equisetum fluviatile | Ferns | |
| Acorus calamus | Flowering Plants | |
| Glyceria maxima | Flowering Plants | |
| Phragmites australis | Flowering Plants | |
| Schoenoplectus lacustris | Flowering Plants | |
| Typha angustifolia | Flowering Plants | |
| Typha domingensis | Flowering Plants | |
| Typha latifolia | Flowering Plants | |
| Typha laxmannii | Flowering Plants |
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 | 53.13 | Reedmace beds | wider |
| CORINE Land Cover | 4.1.1. | Inland marshes | n/a |
| Nordic Vegetation Classification 1994 | 6.1.3.3 | Bulrush type | n/a |
| National Vegetation Classification (UK) | S13 | Typha angustifolia swamp | overlap |
| National Vegetation Classification (UK) | S12 | Typha latifolia swamp | overlap |
| Milieux Naturels de Suisse 1998 | 2.1.2.1 | Roselière lacustre | wider |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | C3.23 | Typha beds | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | C3.23 | Typha beds | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 | C3.23 | Typha beds | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 | C3.23 | Typha beds | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199811 | C3.52 | Typha beds | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199712 | C3.23 | Reedmace beds | same |
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 199905 | 53.13 | Reedmace beds | same |
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1997 | 53.13 | Reedmace beds | same |
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1996 | 53.13 | same | |
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1993 | 53.13 | same | |
| CORINE Biotopes Classification 1991 | 53.13 | same | |
| CORINE Biotopes Classification 1989 | 53.13 | same |
