Silicicolous southwestern encinares
Description (English)
Formations of Quercus rotundifolia with Myrtus communis, Pulicaria odora, Pistacia lentiscus, Phillyrea angustifolia and Arbutus unedo occupying the siliceous soil of the thermo-Mediterranean levels of eastern Andalusia between the Sea of Alboran and the coastal Tejeda, Almijara, Alpujarra and Gador ranges, a few granitic outcroppings of the Sierra Morena and limited enclaves of the Badajos region. They have almost entirely disappeared.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code G2.12442 |
|---|---|
| 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
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Arbutus unedo | Flowering Plants | |
| Myrtus communis | Flowering Plants | |
| Phillyrea angustifolia | Flowering Plants | |
| Pistacia lentiscus | Flowering Plants | |
| Quercus rotundifolia | Flowering Plants |
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 | 45.3442 | Silicicolous southwestern encinares | source |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | G2.12442 | Silicicolous southwestern encinares | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | G2.12442 | Silicicolous southwestern encinares | same |