Sphagnum papillosum hummocks
English name:
Sphagnum papillosum hummocks
Description (English)
Low hummocks of olive-brown or ocre Sphagnum papillosum, formed mostly in bogs of western and northern Europe, in particular, of the British Isles, Denmark, northwestern Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium. Outside of bogs, Sphagnum papillosum hummocks may form in a variety of mires, particularly in Atlantic regions.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code D1.11116 |
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Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Mosses & Liverworts
Sphagnum papillosum
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Sphagnum papillosum | Mosses & Liverworts |
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 | 51.1116 | Sphagnum papillosum hummocks | source |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | D1.11116 | Sphagnum papillosum hummocks | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | D1.11116 | Sphagnum papillosum hummocks | same |
