Scirpus fluitans communities

English name: Scirpus fluitans communities

Description (English)

Pool fringe communities dominated by Scirpus fluitans (Eleogiton fluitans, Isolepis fluitans), characteristic of mesotrophic to dystrophic heath pools on sands or muds, particularly within the Quercion domaine, with periods of drying usually short, sometimes permanently inundated.

Source: EUNIS habitat classification

Quick facts

EUNIS habitat type code C3.4135
Bern Convention Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (C3.4)

Vegetation types

Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)

Not available

Species mentioned in habitat description

Flowering Plants Eleogiton fluitans
Flowering Plants Isolepis fluitans
Flowering Plants Scirpus fluitans
Species scientific name English common name Species group
Eleogiton fluitans Flowering Plants
Isolepis fluitans Flowering Plants
Scirpus fluitans Flowering Plants

Other classifications

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 22.3135 Scirpus fluitans communities source
For relation to plant communities (syntaxa), see Vegetation types

History

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 C3.4135 Scirpus fluitans communities same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 C3.4135 Scirpus fluitans communities same
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