Visnea - Arbutus forests
English name:
Visnea - Arbutus forests
Description (English)
Formations characterized by the abundance of Arbutus canariensis and Visnea mocanera occurring, in particular, in the Valle de Guimar and Los Silos of Tenerife, and in the Ladera de Jinama of Hierro.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code G2.72 |
|---|---|
| Bern Convention | Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (G2) |
Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Flowering Plants
Arbutus canariensis
Flowering Plants
Visnea mocanera
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Arbutus canariensis | Flowering Plants | |
| Visnea mocanera | Flowering Plants |
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 | 45.93 | Visnea-Arbutus forests | source |
| CORINE Land Cover | 3.2.3. | Sclerophyllous vegetation | n/a |
| BEAR Forest Types for Biodiversity Assessment | 25 | Laurel forest | wider |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | G2.72 | Visnea - Arbutus forests | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | G2.72 | Visnea - Arbutus forests | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 | G2.72 | Visnea - Arbutus forests | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 | G2.72 | Visnea - Arbutus forests | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199811 | F2.2J2 | Visnea-Arbutus forests | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199712 | F2.E3 | Visnea-Arbutus forests | same |
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 199905 | 45.93 | Visnea-Arbutus forests | same |
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1997 | 45.93 | Visnea-Arbutus forests | same |
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1996 | 45.93 | same | |
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1993 | 45.93 | same | |
| CORINE Biotopes Classification 1991 | 45.93 | same |
