Stranja bearberry tree-oriental beech forests

English name: Stranja bearberry tree-oriental beech forests

Description (English)

Beech forests of the Stranja-Istranca mountains dominated by Fagus orientalis, less rich in lauriphyllous shrubs than those of G1.6E122, more similar to those of G1.6E11, although slightly richer in Euxinian elements, with a cortège that includes, locally, Vaccinium arctostaphylos, otherwise formed primarily by Primula vulgaris ssp. sibthorpii (Primula rosea), Trachystemon orientalis and Scilla bithynica.

Source: EUNIS habitat classification

Quick facts

EUNIS habitat type code G1.6E121
Bern Convention Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (G1.6)

Vegetation types

Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)

Not available

Species mentioned in habitat description

Flowering Plants Fagus orientalis
Flowering Plants Scilla bithynica
Flowering Plants Trachystemon orientalis
Flowering Plants Vaccinium arctostaphylos
Species scientific name English common name Species group
Fagus orientalis Flowering Plants
Scilla bithynica Flowering Plants
Trachystemon orientalis Flowering Plants
Vaccinium arctostaphylos Flowering Plants

Other classifications

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 41.1E121 Stranja bearberry tree-oriental beech forests source
For relation to plant communities (syntaxa), see Vegetation types

History

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 G1.6E121 Stranja bearberry tree-oriental beech forests same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 G1.6E121 Stranja bearberry tree-oriental beech forests same
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