Sphagnum rubellum hummock wreaths

Description (English)

Dark red Sphagnum rubellum (Sphagnum capillifolium var. rubellum) communities often encircling the bases of Sphagnum magellanicum or Sphagnum fuscum hummocks of nemoral European bogs.

Source: EUNIS habitat classification

Quick facts

EUNIS habitat type code Q111113

Vegetation types

Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)

Not available

Species mentioned in habitat description

Mosses & Liverworts Sphagnum capillifolium
Mosses & Liverworts Sphagnum fuscum
Mosses & Liverworts Sphagnum magellanicum
Mosses & Liverworts Sphagnum rubellum
Species scientific name English common name Species group
Sphagnum capillifolium Mosses & Liverworts
Sphagnum fuscum Mosses & Liverworts
Sphagnum magellanicum Mosses & Liverworts
Sphagnum rubellum Mosses & Liverworts

Other classifications

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type
EUNIS Habitat Classification 2007 (revised descriptions 2012) D1.11113 Sphagnum rubellum hummock wreaths same
For relation to plant communities (syntaxa), see Vegetation types

History

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type Comment
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 D1.11113 Sphagnum rubellum hummock wreaths same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 D1.11113 Sphagnum rubellum hummock wreaths same
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