Cyane papyrus swamp
English name:
Cyane papyrus swamp
Description (English)
Cyperus papyrus ssp. siculus gallery of the Cyane river in southeastern Sicily. Taxonomic and historical evidence strongly suggest that this unique station is of natural origin, an extraordinary relict of an extensive Tertiary distribution.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code D5.231 |
|---|---|
| Bern Convention | Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (D5.2) |
Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Not available
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 | 53.231 | Cyane papyrus swamp | source |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | D5.231 | Cyane papyrus swamp | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | D5.231 | Cyane papyrus swamp | same |
