Gorse-phlomis scrub
Description (English)
Formation endemic to the base-rich volcanic rocks of the mountains of Cabo de Gata, dominated by the gorse Ulex argenteus ssp. erinaceus, of extraordinarily limited range, accompanied by Phlomis purpurea ssp. almeriensis, Phlomis caballeroi and numerous elements of thermo-Mediterranean scrub, Asparagus spp., Pistacia lentiscus, Quercus coccifera, Chamaerops humilis.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code S54163 |
|---|
Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Flowering Plants
Chamaerops humilis
Flowering Plants
Phlomis purpurea
Flowering Plants
Pistacia lentiscus
Flowering Plants
Quercus coccifera
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Chamaerops humilis | Flowering Plants | |
| Phlomis purpurea | Flowering Plants | |
| Pistacia lentiscus | Flowering Plants | |
| Quercus coccifera | Flowering Plants |
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 2007 (revised descriptions 2012) | F5.5563 | Gorse-phlomis scrub | same |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | F5.5563 | Gorse-phlomis scrub | same | |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | F5.5563 | Gorse-phlomis scrub | same |
