Valencian mata
Description (English)
Thickets of Phillyrea angustifolia, Pistacia lentiscus, Quercus coccifera, Rhamnus lycioides ssp. oleoides var. angustifolia, Rhamnus alaternus of fixed dunes of Valencia. They are almost extinct, surviving only in the Dehesa de la Albufera. The code should be used in conjunction with unit B1.64.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code F5.51A2 |
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Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Phillyrea angustifolia | Flowering Plants | |
| Pistacia lentiscus | Flowering Plants | |
| Quercus coccifera | Flowering Plants | |
| Rhamnus alaternus | Flowering Plants |
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 | 32.21A2 | Valencian mata | source |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | F5.51A2 | Valencian mata | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | F5.51A2 | Valencian mata | same |