Cabreran dry whin heaths

English name: Cabreran dry whin heaths

Description (English)

Open, cushiony formations of Calluna vulgaris, Erica umbellata, Genista sanabrensis, Halimium umbellatum, Halimium alyssoides occupying dry, superficial soils.

Source: EUNIS habitat classification

Quick facts

EUNIS habitat type code F4.2431
Bern Convention Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (F4.2)

Vegetation types

Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)

Not available

Species mentioned in habitat description

Flowering Plants Calluna vulgaris
Flowering Plants Erica umbellata
Flowering Plants Halimium umbellatum
Species scientific name English common name Species group
Calluna vulgaris Flowering Plants
Erica umbellata Flowering Plants
Halimium umbellatum Flowering Plants

Other classifications

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 31.2431 Cabreran dry whin heaths source
For relation to plant communities (syntaxa), see Vegetation types

History

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 F4.2431 Cabreran dry whin heaths same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 F4.2431 Cabreran dry whin heaths same
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