Southern Hellenic montane hedgehog heaths
Description (English)
Hedgehog-heath facies of mostly secondary grassland-scrubland communities replacing Abies cephalonica forests in the 1500-1800 m altitudinal range of Peloponnese mountains, in particular, Taygetos, Parnon and Kyllini, and of southern mainland Greek mountains, including the southern Pindus and the Thessalian mountains, composed of Stipa pulcherrima and Morina persica, with bushes and cushion-shaped perennials including Astragalus angustifolius, Daphne oleoides, Juniperus hemisphaerica, Berberis cretica, Anthemis montana, Ribes uva-crispa, Prunus cocomilia.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code F7.481 |
|---|---|
| Bern Convention | Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (F7) |
Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Conifers
Abies cephalonica
Conifers
Juniperus hemisphaerica
Flowering Plants
Anthemis montana
Flowering Plants
Astragalus angustifolius
Flowering Plants
Berberis cretica
Flowering Plants
Daphne oleoides
Flowering Plants
Morina persica
Flowering Plants
Prunus cocomilia
Flowering Plants
Ribes uva-crispa
Flowering Plants
Stipa pulcherrima
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Abies cephalonica | Conifers | |
| Juniperus hemisphaerica | Conifers | |
| Anthemis montana | Flowering Plants | |
| Astragalus angustifolius | Flowering Plants | |
| Berberis cretica | Flowering Plants | |
| Daphne oleoides | Flowering Plants | |
| Morina persica | Flowering Plants | |
| Prunus cocomilia | Flowering Plants | |
| Ribes uva-crispa | Flowering Plants | |
| Stipa pulcherrima | Flowering Plants |
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 | 31.781 | Southern Hellenic montane hedgehog heaths | source |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | F7.481 | Southern Hellenic montane hedgehog heaths | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | F7.481 | Southern Hellenic montane hedgehog heaths | same |
