EUNIS habitat classification 2017 > S - Heathland, scrub and tundra > S8 - Thermo-Atlantic xerophytic scrub

Thermo-Atlantic xerophytic scrub

Description (English)

Xerophytic scrub formations of the lower slopes of the Canary Islands and Madeira, rich in succulents, in particular cactiform or dendroid spurges Euphorbia spp., rosette-forming Aeonium spp. and composites.

Source: EUNIS habitat classification

Quick facts

EUNIS habitat type code S8

Vegetation types

Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)

Not available

Species mentioned in habitat description

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Other classifications

Not available For relation to plant communities (syntaxa), see Vegetation types

History

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type Comment
EUNIS Habitat Classification 2007 (revised descriptions 2012) F8 Thermo-Atlantic xerophytic scrub same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 F8 Thermo-Atlantic xerophytic scrub same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 F8 Thermo-Atlantic xerophytic habitats same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 F8 Thermo-Atlantic xerophytic habitats same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 F8 Thermo-Atlantic xerophytic habitats same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 199811 F7 Thermo-atlantic xerophytic habitats same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 199712 F2.8 Thermo-Atlantic xerophytic communities same
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 199905 32.8 Thermo-Atlantic xerophytic communities same
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1997 32.8 Thermo-Atlantic xerophytic communities same
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1996 32.8   same
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1993 32.8   same
CORINE Biotopes Classification 1991 32.8   same
CORINE Biotopes Classification 1989 32.8   same
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