Po basin heaths

English name: Po basin heaths

Description (English)

Calluna vulgaris heaths of the fluvioglacial terraces that constitute the high plains of the Po river system, with Genista pilosa, Genista tinctoria, Cytisus scoparius, Polygala chamaebuxus.

Source: EUNIS habitat classification

Quick facts

EUNIS habitat type code F4.229
Bern Convention Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (F4.2)

Vegetation types

Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)

Not available

Species mentioned in habitat description

Flowering Plants Calluna vulgaris
Flowering Plants Cytisus scoparius
Flowering Plants Genista pilosa
Flowering Plants Genista tinctoria
Flowering Plants Polygala chamaebuxus
Species scientific name English common name Species group
Calluna vulgaris Flowering Plants
Cytisus scoparius Flowering Plants
Genista pilosa Flowering Plants
Genista tinctoria Flowering Plants
Polygala chamaebuxus Flowering Plants

Other classifications

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 31.229 Po basin heaths source
For relation to plant communities (syntaxa), see Vegetation types

History

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 F4.229 Po basin heaths same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 F4.229 Po basin heaths same
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