Hyrcanian Platycladus orientalis (Thuja orientalis) forests
English name:
Hyrcanian thuja forests
Description (English)
Platycladus orientalis (Thuja orientalis, Biota orientalis) forests scattered in restricted areas of the Hyrcanian zone of the Elburz range of northern Iran, constituting a very isolated occurrence of the species; they develop in the same 2000 to 2500 metre altitudinal level as the Cupressus sempervirens formations, or mixed with them; Crataegus monogyna, Paliurus spina-christi, Pyrus cordata, Quercus castaneifolia accompany the thuja.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code G3.9B |
|---|---|
| Bern Convention | Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (G3.9) |
Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Conifers
Cupressus sempervirens
Conifers
Thuja orientalis
Flowering Plants
Crataegus monogyna
Flowering Plants
Paliurus spina-christi
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Cupressus sempervirens | Conifers | |
| Thuja orientalis | Conifers | |
| Crataegus monogyna | Flowering Plants | |
| Paliurus spina-christi | Flowering Plants |
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 | 42.AB | Hyrcanian thuja forests | source |
| CORINE Land Cover | 3.1.2. | Coniferous forest | n/a |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | G3.9B | Hyrcanian Platycladus orientalis (Thuja orientalis) forests | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | G3.9B | Hyrcanian Platycladus orientalis (Thuja orientalis) forests | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 | G3.9B | Hyrcanian Platycladus orientalis (Thuja orientalis) forests | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 | G3.9B | Hyrcanian Platycladus orientalis (Thuja orientalis) forests | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199811 | G3.9B | Hyrcanian Platycladus orientalis (Thuja orientalis) forests | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199712 | G3.9B | Hyrcanian thuja forests | same |
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 199905 | 42.AB | Hyrcanian thuja forests | same |
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1997 | 42.AB | Hyrcanian thuja forests | same |
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1996 | 42.AB | same | |
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1993 | 42.AB | same |
