Alpide dwarf azalea heaths
English name:
Alpide dwarf azalea heaths
Description (English)
Dwarf alpine heaths of the western Alpides dominated by Loiseleuria procumbens, often accompanied by Vaccinium spp., and rich in lichens.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code F2.211 |
|---|---|
| Bern Convention | Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (F2.2) |
Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Flowering Plants
Loiseleuria procumbens
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Loiseleuria procumbens | Flowering Plants |
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 | 31.411 | Alpide dwarf azalea heaths | source |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | F2.211 | Alpide dwarf azalea heaths | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | F2.211 | Alpide dwarf azalea heaths | same |
