Oligotrophic pondweed communities
Description (English)
Sparse formations of narrow-leaved floating pondweeds, in particular, Potamogeton polygonifolius (Potamogeton oblongus), Potamogeton gramineus, Potamogeton alpinus, with Callitriche spp., Ranunculus ololeucos, Ranunculus omiophyllus, Ranunculus tripartitus, Luronium natans, Sparganium minimum, Apium inundatum of shallow, oligotrophic, clean, fluctuating, but usually permanent, often small, waterbodies of the Palaearctic region. Communities of this unit often form in close proximity to those of unit C3.413 and evolve into them with regular or prolonged desiccation.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code C1.131 |
|---|---|
| Bern Convention | Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (C1.1) |
Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Flowering Plants
Apium inundatum
Flowering Plants
Luronium natans
Flowering Plants
Potamogeton alpinus
Flowering Plants
Potamogeton gramineus
Flowering Plants
Potamogeton polygonifolius
Flowering Plants
Ranunculus ololeucos
Flowering Plants
Ranunculus omiophyllus
Flowering Plants
Ranunculus tripartitus
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Apium inundatum | Flowering Plants | |
| Luronium natans | Water-Plantain | Flowering Plants |
| Potamogeton alpinus | Flowering Plants | |
| Potamogeton gramineus | Flowering Plants | |
| Potamogeton polygonifolius | Flowering Plants | |
| Ranunculus ololeucos | Flowering Plants | |
| Ranunculus omiophyllus | Flowering Plants | |
| Ranunculus tripartitus | Flowering Plants |
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 | 22.433 | Oligotrophic pondweed communities | source |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | C1.131 | Oligotrophic pondweed communities | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | C1.131 | Oligotrophic pondweed communities | same |
