Algarve Stauracanthus boivinii gorse-heaths

Description (English)

Very local formation of the coast of the Algarve, with Genista triacanthos, Erica umbellata, Calluna vulgaris and Tuberaria major.

Source: EUNIS habitat classification

Quick facts

EUNIS habitat type code S51R2

Vegetation types

Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)

Not available

Species mentioned in habitat description

Flowering Plants Calluna vulgaris
Flowering Plants Erica umbellata
Flowering Plants Genista triacanthos
Flowering Plants Tuberaria major
Species scientific name English common name Species group
Calluna vulgaris Flowering Plants
Erica umbellata Flowering Plants
Genista triacanthos Flowering Plants
Tuberaria major Flowering Plants

Other classifications

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type
EUNIS Habitat Classification 2007 (revised descriptions 2012) F5.592 Algarve Stauracanthus boivinii gorse-heaths same
For relation to plant communities (syntaxa), see Vegetation types

History

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type Comment
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 F5.592 Algarve Stauracanthus boivinii gorse-heaths same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 F5.592 Algarve Stauracanthus boivinii gorse-heaths same
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