Eastern Carpathian larch and arolla forests

Description (English)

Local mixed forests of Pinus cembra, Picea abies and Pinus mugo, of the lower subalpine level (1650-1500 m), with regional species Rhododendron myrtifolium, Bruckenthalia spiculifolia, Melampyrum saxosum, Soldanella hungarica ssp. major, Campanula abietina.

Source: EUNIS habitat classification

Quick facts

EUNIS habitat type code T3453

Vegetation types

Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)

Not available

Species mentioned in habitat description

Conifers Picea abies
Conifers Pinus cembra
Conifers Pinus mugo
Flowering Plants Bruckenthalia spiculifolia
Flowering Plants Melampyrum saxosum
Flowering Plants Rhododendron myrtifolium
Flowering Plants Soldanella hungarica
Species scientific name English common name Species group
Picea abies Conifers
Pinus cembra Conifers
Pinus mugo Conifers
Bruckenthalia spiculifolia Flowering Plants
Melampyrum saxosum Flowering Plants
Rhododendron myrtifolium Flowering Plants
Soldanella hungarica Flowering Plants

Other classifications

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type
EUNIS Habitat Classification 2007 (revised descriptions 2012) G3.253 Eastern Carpathian larch and arolla forests same
For relation to plant communities (syntaxa), see Vegetation types

History

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type Comment
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 G3.253 Eastern Carpathian larch and arolla forests same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 G3.253 Eastern Carpathian larch and arolla forests same
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