Greek holm-oak woodland
English name:
Greek holm-oak woodland
Description (English)
Quercus ilex-dominated formations of peninsular Greece and the Ionian and Aegean archipelagoes, with the exception of those of Crete; associated with Quercus ilex are Quercus coccifera, Arbutus andrachne, Arbutus unedo, Phillyrea latifolia, Pistacia terebinthus, Pistacia lentiscus, Olea europaea, Juniperus oxycedrus; arborescent matorrals (unit F5.1) occur throughout the area, though much less commonly than in the western Mediterranean; reasonably extensive, fully developed, mature forest stands do not appear to remain.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code G2.121C |
|---|---|
| Bern Convention | Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (G2) |
Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Conifers
Juniperus oxycedrus
Flowering Plants
Arbutus andrachne
Flowering Plants
Arbutus unedo
Flowering Plants
Olea europaea
Flowering Plants
Phillyrea latifolia
Flowering Plants
Pistacia lentiscus
Flowering Plants
Pistacia terebinthus
Flowering Plants
Quercus coccifera
Flowering Plants
Quercus ilex
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Juniperus oxycedrus | Conifers | |
| Arbutus andrachne | Flowering Plants | |
| Arbutus unedo | Flowering Plants | |
| Olea europaea | Flowering Plants | |
| Phillyrea latifolia | Flowering Plants | |
| Pistacia lentiscus | Flowering Plants | |
| Pistacia terebinthus | Flowering Plants | |
| Quercus coccifera | Flowering Plants | |
| Quercus ilex | Flowering Plants |
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 | 45.31C | Greek holm-oak woodland | source |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | G2.121C | Greek holm-oak woodland | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | G2.121C | Greek holm-oak woodland | same |
