Western Pontic low cliff communities
English name:
Western Pontic low cliff communities
Description (English)
Low cliffs and neighbouring sands of the southern Romanian Black Sea coast (between Constanta and Vama Veche), harbouring communities dominated by Scolymus hispanicus and Ecbalium elaterium, with Atriplex tatarica, Xanthium spinosum, Lactuca saligna, Lolium perenne and Polygonum aviculare.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code B3.3323 |
|---|---|
| Bern Convention | Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (B3.3) |
Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Flowering Plants
Atriplex tatarica
Flowering Plants
Lactuca saligna
Flowering Plants
Lolium perenne
Flowering Plants
Polygonum aviculare
Flowering Plants
Scolymus hispanicus
Flowering Plants
Xanthium spinosum
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Atriplex tatarica | Flowering Plants | |
| Lactuca saligna | Flowering Plants | |
| Lolium perenne | Flowering Plants | |
| Polygonum aviculare | Flowering Plants | |
| Scolymus hispanicus | Flowering Plants | |
| Xanthium spinosum | Flowering Plants |
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 | 18.22213 | Western Pontic low cliff communities | source |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | B3.3323 | Western Pontic low cliff communities | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | B3.3323 | Western Pontic low cliff communities | same |
