Juniperus phoenicea arborescent matorral
English name:
Juniperus phoenicea arborescent matorral
Description (English)
Juniperus phoenicea ssp. phoenicea-dominated formations occupying steep rocky slopes of the meso-Mediterranean and, locally, thermo-Mediterranean or lower supra-Mediterranean zones, particularly developed on crests and spurs of the mountains bordering the Ebro depression, in calcareous mountains of Valencia, in the southwestern Alps and Provence, in Sardinia, in Sicily, in Puglia, in southern Greece, in North Africa. Remarkable, generally uncommon, stands of old, tall trees may take on an almost woodland appearance.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code F5.1321 |
|---|---|
| Bern Convention | Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (F5.13) |
Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Conifers
Juniperus phoenicea
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Juniperus phoenicea | Conifers |
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 | 32.1321 | Juniperus phoenicea arborescent matorral | source |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | F5.1321 | Juniperus phoenicea arborescent matorral | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | F5.1321 | Juniperus phoenicea arborescent matorral | same |
