Low ericaceous maquis
Description (English)
Lower (usually less than one metre) western Mediterranean maquis rich in Calluna vulgaris, Erica scoparia, Erica cinerea or sometimes low Erica arborea, often accompanied by Cistus spp., Lavandula stoechas and various brooms.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code S51C |
|---|
Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Flowering Plants
Calluna vulgaris
Flowering Plants
Erica cinerea
Flowering Plants
Erica scoparia
Flowering Plants
Lavandula stoechas
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Calluna vulgaris | Flowering Plants | |
| Erica cinerea | Flowering Plants | |
| Erica scoparia | Flowering Plants | |
| Lavandula stoechas | Flowering Plants |
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 2007 (revised descriptions 2012) | F5.22 | Low ericaceous maquis | same |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | F5.22 | Low ericaceous maquis | same | |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | F5.22 | Low ericaceous maquis | same | |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 | F5.22 | Low ericaceous maquis | same | |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 | F5.22 | Low ericaceous maquis | same | |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199811 | F2.2E | Low ericaceous maquis | same | |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199712 | F2.32 | Low ericaceous maquis | same | |
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 199905 | 32.32 | Low ericaceous maquis | same | |
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1997 | 32.32 | Low ericaceous maquis | same | |
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1996 | 32.32 | same | ||
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1993 | 32.32 | same | ||
| CORINE Biotopes Classification 1991 | 32.32 | same | ||
| CORINE Biotopes Classification 1989 | 32.32 | same |
