Hierro pine-heath forests

Description (English)

Fogbound heath-rich pine forests of the lower reaches of the Pinus canariensis belt of Hierro, harbouring the almost extinct Adenocarpus ombriosus.

Source: EUNIS habitat classification

Quick facts

EUNIS habitat type code T3B34

Vegetation types

Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)

Not available

Species mentioned in habitat description

Conifers Pinus canariensis
Flowering Plants Adenocarpus ombriosus
Species scientific name English common name Species group
Pinus canariensis Conifers
Adenocarpus ombriosus Flowering Plants

Other classifications

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type
EUNIS Habitat Classification 2007 (revised descriptions 2012) G3.834 Hierro pine-heath forests same
For relation to plant communities (syntaxa), see Vegetation types

History

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type Comment
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 G3.834 Hierro pine-heath forests same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 G3.834 Hierro pine-heath forests same
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