Balkan Rhododendron kotschyi heaths

English name: Balkan Kotschy's alpenrose heaths

Description (English)

Rhododendron myrtifolium-dominated heaths of the subalpine belt of the Balkan Range and the Rila.

Source: EUNIS habitat classification

Quick facts

EUNIS habitat type code F2.225
Bern Convention Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (F2.2)

Vegetation types

Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)

Not available

Species mentioned in habitat description

Flowering Plants Rhododendron myrtifolium
Species scientific name English common name Species group
Rhododendron myrtifolium Flowering Plants

Other classifications

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 31.425 Rhodopide and Balkan Kotschy's alpenrose heaths source
CORINE Land Cover 3.2.2. Moors and heathland n/a
For relation to plant communities (syntaxa), see Vegetation types

History

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 F2.225 Balkan Rhododendron kotschyi heaths same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 F2.225 Balkan Rhododendron kotschyi heaths same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 F2.222 Balkan Rhododendron kotschyi heaths same
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 199905 31.425 Rhodopide and Balkan Kotschy's alpenrose heaths same
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