Lycian Taurus Cedrus libani forests
Description (English)
Forests of Cedrus libani of the western Taurus, pure or mixed with Acer sempervirens, Acer platanoides, Ulmus montana, Populus tremula, developed at between 1500 and 2000 metres on limestones and rendzinas under a cold and snowy climate. The undergrowth includes Alliaria officinalis, Oryzopsis holciformis and the endemics Paeonia turcica, Pentapera bocquetii, Ebenus boissieri, Campanula michauxioides.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code T3811 |
|---|
Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Conifers
Cedrus libani
Flowering Plants
Acer platanoides
Flowering Plants
Populus tremula
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Cedrus libani | Conifers | |
| Acer platanoides | Flowering Plants | |
| Populus tremula | Flowering Plants |
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 2007 (revised descriptions 2012) | G3.9C11 | Lycian Taurus Cedrus libani forests | same |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | G3.9C11 | Lycian Taurus Cedrus libani forests | same |
