Lycian Taurus Cedrus libani forests
English name:
Lycian Taurus cedar of Lebanon forests
Description (English)
Forests of Cedrus libani of the western Taurus, pure or mixed with Acer sempervirens, Acer platanoides, Ulmus montana, Populus tremula, developed at between 1500 and 2000 metres on limestones and rendzinas under a cold and snowy climate. The undergrowth includes Alliaria officinalis, Oryzopsis holciformis and the endemics Paeonia turcica, Pentapera bocquetii, Ebenus boissieri, Campanula michauxioides.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code G3.9C11 |
|---|---|
| Bern Convention | Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (G3.9) |
Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Conifers
Cedrus libani
Flowering Plants
Acer platanoides
Flowering Plants
Acer sempervirens
Flowering Plants
Alliaria officinalis
Flowering Plants
Oryzopsis holciformis
Flowering Plants
Populus tremula
Flowering Plants
Ulmus montana
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Cedrus libani | Conifers | |
| Acer platanoides | Flowering Plants | |
| Acer sempervirens | Flowering Plants | |
| Alliaria officinalis | Flowering Plants | |
| Oryzopsis holciformis | Flowering Plants | |
| Populus tremula | Flowering Plants | |
| Ulmus montana | Flowering Plants |
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 | 42.B11 | Lycian Taurus cedar of Lebanon forests | source |
| CORINE Land Cover | 3.1.2. | Coniferous forest | n/a |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | G3.9C11 | Lycian Taurus Cedrus libani forests | same |
