Aquitanian Erica-Cistus heaths

English name: Aquitanian Erica-Cistus heaths

Description (English)

Erica cinerea and Cistus salvifolius heaths of the Aquitanian coast, with irradiations in the Landes and to the Montagne noire and Minervois.

Source: EUNIS habitat classification

Quick facts

EUNIS habitat type code F4.2411
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 Cistus salvifolius
Flowering Plants Erica cinerea
Species scientific name English common name Species group
Cistus salvifolius Flowering Plants
Erica cinerea Flowering Plants

Other classifications

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 31.2411 Aquitanian Erica-Cistus heaths source
For relation to plant communities (syntaxa), see Vegetation types

History

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 F4.2411 Aquitanian Erica-Cistus heaths same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 F4.2411 Aquitanian Erica-Cistus heaths same
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