Carpathian Rhododendron kotschyi heaths
English name:
Carpathian Kotschy's alpenrose heaths
Description (English)
Heaths of the subalpine and lower alpine levels (1700-2000 m) of the eastern and southern Carpathian Mountains, common and widespread, but occupying small surfaces, dominated by Rhododendron myrtifolium (Rhododendron kotschyi), Vaccinium gaultherioides and Vaccinium vitis-idaea, with some regional species such as Soldanella hungarica ssp. major, Potentilla aurea ssp. chrysocraspeda, Melampyrum saxosum, Campanula abietina and Campanula serrata.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code F2.224 |
|---|---|
| Bern Convention | Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (F2.2) |
Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Flowering Plants
Campanula abietina
Flowering Plants
Campanula serrata
Flowering Plants
Melampyrum saxosum
Flowering Plants
Rhododendron myrtifolium
Flowering Plants
Vaccinium gaultherioides
Flowering Plants
Vaccinium vitis-idaea
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Campanula abietina | Flowering Plants | |
| Campanula serrata | Flowering Plants | |
| Melampyrum saxosum | Flowering Plants | |
| Rhododendron myrtifolium | Flowering Plants | |
| Vaccinium gaultherioides | Flowering Plants | |
| Vaccinium vitis-idaea | Flowering Plants |
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 | 31.424 | Carpathian Kotschy's alpenrose heaths | source |
| CORINE Land Cover | 3.2.2. | Moors and heathland | n/a |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | F2.224 | Carpathian Rhododendron kotschyi heaths | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | F2.224 | Carpathian Rhododendron kotschyi heaths | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 | F2.221 | Carpathian Rhododendron kotschyi heaths | same |
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 199905 | 31.424 | Carpathian Kotschy's alpenrose heaths | same |
