Lycian Taurus Cedrus libani 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 |
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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
Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
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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 |
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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 |
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EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | G3.9C11 | Lycian Taurus Cedrus libani forests | same |