Central European slow river floodplain forests
Description (English)
Central European riverine and floodplain woods of valleys of lowland, often small, slow and even-flowing rivers, usually dominated by Fraxinus excelsior and/or Alnus glutinosa, sometimes with Picea abies, Quercus robur, Fagus sylvatica, with a rich undergrowth of tall herbs and shrubs. They may extend far into the floodplain, becoming progressively richer in Quercus robur and Carpinion species away from the stream or from low-lying areas.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code T12131 |
|---|
Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Conifers
Picea abies
Flowering Plants
Alnus glutinosa
Flowering Plants
Fagus sylvatica
Flowering Plants
Fraxinus excelsior
Flowering Plants
Quercus robur
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Picea abies | Conifers | |
| Alnus glutinosa | Flowering Plants | |
| Fagus sylvatica | Flowering Plants | |
| Fraxinus excelsior | Flowering Plants | |
| Quercus robur | Flowering Plants |
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 2007 (revised descriptions 2012) | G1.2131 | Central European slow river floodplain woods | same |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | G1.2131 | Central European slow river floodplain woods | same | |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | G1.2131 | Central European slow river floodplain woods | same |
