Iberian gypsum vegetation (Gypsophiletalia)
Description (English)
Garrigues occupying gypsum-rich soils of the Iberian peninsula, usually very open and floristically characterised by the presence of numerous gypsophilous species, among which Gypsophila struthium, Gypsophila hispanica, Centaurea hyssopifolia, Teucrium libanitis, Ononis tridentata, Lepidium subulatum, Herniaria fruticosa, Reseda stricta, Helianthemum squamatum. They are often rich in thymes (Thymus), germanders (Teucrium), rockroses (Helianthemum), composites (Centaurea, Jurinea, Santolina, Frankenia). Characteristic syntaxa are Lepidion subulati, Gypsophilion hispanicae and Thymo-Teucrion verticillati.
Source: Interpretation Manual of European Union Habitats, version EUR 28 (2013)
Quick facts
EU Habitats Directive | Annex I habitat type (code 1520) |
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EU conservation status by biogeographical region | Mediterranean - Unfavourable-Inadequate |
Habitat type | Priority |
Natura 2000 sites | 153 are designated for this habitat type |
Distribution
Conservation status
EU conservation status
Conservation status assesses every six years and for each biogeographical region the condition of habitats and species compared to the favourable status as described in the Habitats Directive. The map shows the 2007-2012 assessments as reported by EU Member State. Assessments are further detailed in the summary document available behind the link below.
Species mentioned in habitat description
Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
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Centaurea hyssopifolia | Flowering Plants | |
Gypsophila hispanica | Flowering Plants | |
Gypsophila struthium | Flowering Plants | |
Helianthemum squamatum | Flowering Plants | |
Herniaria fruticosa | Flowering Plants | |
Lepidium subulatum | Flowering Plants | |
Ononis tridentata | Flowering Plants | |
Reseda stricta | Flowering Plants | |
Teucrium libanitis | Flowering Plants |
Natura 2000 sites
Protected in the following Natura 2000 sites
Protected sites
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Mentioned in the following international legal instruments and agreements
Relation to habitat classifications
Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
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EUNIS Habitat Classification 200711 | F6.71 | Central Iberian gypsum scrubs | wider |
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200711 | F6.72 | Ebro gypsum scrubs | wider |
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200711 | F6.7 | Mediterranean gypsum scrubs | same |
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200711 | F6.73 | Southeastern Iberian gypsum scrubs | wider |