Luso-Extremaduran high maquis

English name: Luso-Extremaduran high maquis

Description (English)

Western Mediterranean maquis with Erica lusitanica, Erica arborea, Erica scoparia, Cistus psilosepalus, Cistus populifolius developed in particular in the vicinity of lauriphyllus formations of ravines and watercourse edges of the Montes de Toledo.

Source: EUNIS habitat classification

Quick facts

EUNIS habitat type code F5.212

Vegetation types

Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)

Not available

Species mentioned in habitat description

Flowering Plants Cistus populifolius
Flowering Plants Cistus psilosepalus
Flowering Plants Erica arborea
Flowering Plants Erica lusitanica
Flowering Plants Erica scoparia
Species scientific name English common name Species group
Cistus populifolius Flowering Plants
Cistus psilosepalus Flowering Plants
Erica arborea Flowering Plants
Erica lusitanica Flowering Plants
Erica scoparia Flowering Plants

Other classifications

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 32.312 Luso-Extremaduran high maquis source
For relation to plant communities (syntaxa), see Vegetation types

History

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 F5.212 Luso-Extremaduran high maquis same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 F5.212 Luso-Extremaduran high maquis same
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