Laurisilvas of La Gomera
English name:
Laurisilvas of La Gomera
Description (English)
Laurel forests of La Gomera, best preserved and most extensive of the archipelago, with large areas of humid Persea indica -Laurus azorica forests (Lauro-Perseetum indicae), particularly in high areas, and good examples of Ocotea foetens-dominated forests, hyper-humid and very rich in ferns and epiphytes (Athyrio-Ocoteetum foetentis).
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code G2.331 |
|---|---|
| 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
Flowering Plants
Laurus azorica
Flowering Plants
Ocotea foetens
Flowering Plants
Persea indica
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Laurus azorica | Flowering Plants | |
| Ocotea foetens | Flowering Plants | |
| Persea indica | Flowering Plants |
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 | 45.631 | Laurisilvas of La Gomera | source |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | G2.331 | Laurisilvas of La Gomera | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | G2.331 | Laurisilvas of La Gomera | same |
