Alpine rusty alpenrose heaths
English name:
Alpine rusty alpenrose heaths
Description (English)
Rhododendron ferrugineum-dominated heaths of acid podsols in the Alps, often with Vaccinium spp., sometimes with Pinus mugo. They often alternate in mosaic with units F2.231 and F2.24.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code F2.221 |
|---|---|
| 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
Conifers
Pinus mugo
Flowering Plants
Rhododendron ferrugineum
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Pinus mugo | Conifers | |
| Rhododendron ferrugineum | Flowering Plants |
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 | 31.421 | Alpine rusty alpenrose heaths | source |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | F2.221 | Alpine rusty alpenrose heaths | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | F2.221 | Alpine rusty alpenrose heaths | same |
