Supra-Mediterranean Iberian continental encinares

English name: Supra-Mediterranean Iberian continental encinares

Description (English)

Basophilous, dry to subhumid woodland widespread in the supra-Mediterranean levels of the Castilian Duero basin, and of the northeastern mountains and plateaux associated with the Iberian Range. They are often rich in Juniperus thurifera and associate or alternate with juniper woodland and Quercus faginea or Quercus pyrenaica deciduous woodland.

Source: EUNIS habitat classification

Quick facts

EUNIS habitat type code G2.12412
Bern Convention Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (G2)

Vegetation types

Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)

Not available

Species mentioned in habitat description

Conifers Juniperus thurifera
Flowering Plants Quercus faginea
Flowering Plants Quercus pyrenaica
Species scientific name English common name Species group
Juniperus thurifera Conifers
Quercus faginea Flowering Plants
Quercus pyrenaica Flowering Plants

Other classifications

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 45.3412 Supra-Mediterranean Iberian continental encinares source
For relation to plant communities (syntaxa), see Vegetation types

History

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 G2.12412 Supra-Mediterranean Iberian continental encinares same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 G2.12412 Supra-Mediterranean Iberian continental encinares same
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