Western Carpathian cushion sedge carpets
English name:
Western Carpathian cushion sedge carpets
Description (English)
Carex firma-dominated formations of high altitudes and dealpine stations of the calcareous northern Carpathians, with Chamorchis alpina, Crepis jacquinii, Helianthemum alpestre, Saxifraga caesia, Viola alpina and Leontopodium alpinum.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code E4.4332 |
|---|---|
| Bern Convention | Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (E4.4) |
Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Flowering Plants
Carex firma
Flowering Plants
Chamorchis alpina
Flowering Plants
Leontopodium alpinum
Flowering Plants
Saxifraga caesia
Flowering Plants
Viola alpina
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Carex firma | Flowering Plants | |
| Chamorchis alpina | Flowering Plants | |
| Leontopodium alpinum | Flowering Plants | |
| Saxifraga caesia | Flowering Plants | |
| Viola alpina | Flowering Plants |
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 | 36.4332 | Western Carpathian cushion sedge carpets | source |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | E4.4332 | Western Carpathian cushion sedge carpets | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | E4.4332 | Western Carpathian cushion sedge carpets | same |
