Carpathian Davall sedge fens
English name:
Carpathian Davall sedge fens
Description (English)
Basiphilous fen communities of the Western Carpathians, in particular, of the Pieniny and the Tatras, and of intramountain depressions at the 400-500 m level of the Eastern Carpathians, dominated by the small sedges Carex davalliana, Carex flava, Carex distans, Carex hostiana, Carex panicea and other fen species such as Eriophorum latifolium, Eriophorum angustifolium, Primula farinosa, Pinguicula vulgaris, Pedicularis palustris, Valeriana simplicifolia.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code D4.134 |
|---|---|
| Bern Convention | Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (D4.1) |
Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Flowering Plants
Carex davalliana
Flowering Plants
Carex distans
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Carex flava
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Carex hostiana
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Carex panicea
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Eriophorum angustifolium
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Eriophorum latifolium
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Pedicularis palustris
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Pinguicula vulgaris
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Primula farinosa
Flowering Plants
Valeriana simplicifolia
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Carex davalliana | Flowering Plants | |
| Carex distans | Flowering Plants | |
| Carex flava | Flowering Plants | |
| Carex hostiana | Flowering Plants | |
| Carex panicea | Flowering Plants | |
| Eriophorum angustifolium | Flowering Plants | |
| Eriophorum latifolium | Flowering Plants | |
| Pedicularis palustris | Flowering Plants | |
| Pinguicula vulgaris | Flowering Plants | |
| Primula farinosa | Flowering Plants | |
| Valeriana simplicifolia | Flowering Plants |
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 | 54.234 | Carpathian Davall sedge fens | source |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | D4.134 | Carpathian Davall sedge fens | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | D4.134 | Carpathian Davall sedge fens | same |
