Siliceous scree of the montane to snow levels (Androsacetalia alpinae and Galeopsietalia ladani)
Description (English)
This habitat consists of:
a) communities of siliceous scree of the superior montane level to the snow level, growing on more or less moving "cryoclastic systems" with variable granulometry and belonging to the Androsacetalia alpinae order.
b) vegetation of the montane level of the west and centre of Europe growing on screes sometimes of artificial origin (extraction of materials). It consists of alpine communities often rich in bryophytes, lichens and sometimes in ferns (Cryptogramma crispa), belonging to the Galeopsietalia order.
Source: Interpretation Manual of European Union Habitats, version EUR 28 (2013)
Quick facts
| EU Habitats Directive | Annex I habitat type (code 8110) |
|---|---|
| Habitat type | Not priority |
| Natura 2000 sites | 444 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 2013-2018 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
Ferns
Cryptogramma crispa
Flowering Plants
Achillea nana
Flowering Plants
Cerastium uniflorum
Flowering Plants
Doronicum clusii
Flowering Plants
Doronicum grandiflorum
Flowering Plants
Geum reptans
Flowering Plants
Linaria alpina
Flowering Plants
Oxyria digyna
Flowering Plants
Poa laxa
Flowering Plants
Ranunculus glacialis
Flowering Plants
Saxifraga bryoides
Flowering Plants
Viola valderia
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Cryptogramma crispa | Ferns | |
| Achillea nana | Flowering Plants | |
| Cerastium uniflorum | Flowering Plants | |
| Doronicum clusii | Flowering Plants | |
| Doronicum grandiflorum | Flowering Plants | |
| Geum reptans | Flowering Plants | |
| Linaria alpina | Flowering Plants | |
| Oxyria digyna | Flowering Plants | |
| Poa laxa | Flowering Plants | |
| Ranunculus glacialis | Flowering Plants | |
| Saxifraga bryoides | Flowering Plants | |
| Viola valderia | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nordic Vegetation Classification 1994 | 1.2.5.1a | Cryptogramma crispa-variant | not defined |
| Nordic Vegetation Classification 1994 | 7.1.4.1 | Veronica fruticans -typ | not defined |
| Nordic Vegetation Classification 1994 | 7.1.4.2 | Veronica fruticans-Juniperus communis -typ | not defined |
| National Vegetation Classification (UK) | U21 | Cryptogramma crispa-Deschampsia flexuosa community | not defined |
| National Vegetation Classification (UK) | U18 | Cryptogramma crispa-Athyrium distentifolium snow bed | not defined |
| German Federal List of Biotopes | 6304 | Silikatschutthalde der Alpen | not defined |
