Cyprian screes
English name:
Cyprian screes
Description (English)
Limestone and ophiolite screes of Cyprus, in particular, limestone and ophiolite screes of the Troodos range, limestone screes of the Kyrenia range, flysch, sandstone and conglomerate screes of the Kythrean formation. Endemic plants include Alyssum troodi, of Troodos serpentine substrates, Hedysarum cyprium and Salvia veneris of the Kythrean formation.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code H2.6A |
|---|---|
| Bern Convention | Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (H2.6) |
Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Flowering Plants
Salvia veneris
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Salvia veneris | Flowering Plants |
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 | 61.43 | Cyprian screes | source |
| CORINE Land Cover | 3.3.2. | Bare rock | n/a |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | H2.6A | Cyprian screes | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | H2.6A | Cyprian screes | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 | H2.6A | Cyprian screes | same |
