Western Pontic calciphile fir-beech forests
English name:
Western Pontic calciphile fir-beech forests
Description (English)
Forests of the western Pontic Range dominated by Fagus orientalis with Abies bornmuelleriana limited to calcareous outcrops within the fir-beech belt formed by the forests of unit G1.6E15, and at altitudes above the rhododendron-beech forests of unit G1.6E14, with a species-rich cortège characterized by the presence of Telekia speciosa, Aristolochia bodamae, Arum ponticum, Hieracleum platytaenium, Campanula lactiflora.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code G1.6E16 |
|---|---|
| Bern Convention | Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (G1.6) |
Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Flowering Plants
Fagus orientalis
Flowering Plants
Telekia speciosa
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Fagus orientalis | Flowering Plants | |
| Telekia speciosa | Flowering Plants |
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 | 41.1E16 | Western Pontic calciphile fir-beech forests | source |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | G1.6E16 | Western Pontic calciphile fir-beech forests | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | G1.6E16 | Western Pontic calciphile fir-beech forests | same |
