Greek Quercus coccifera forests
Description (English)
Arborescent Quercus coccifera-dominated formations of peninsular Greece, of the Ionian and Aegean archipelagoes and of Crete. Extensive, fully-developed stands exist in several areas of Crete. The most representative forests occupy valleys in the 700-800 m range of the southern slopes of the Psiloriti mountains; Acer orientale, Cephalanthera cucullata and Epipactis cretica are associated. Other forests are found in the Lefka and Lassithi mountains; Pyrus amygdaliformis, Prunus webbii, Pistacia terebinthus, Phillyrea latifolia, Styrax officinalis are characteristic of various Cretan stands. Outside of Crete, forest stands are found sporadically, in particular on Ikaria, Samothrace and Mount Athos, where Quercus coccifera is associated with Quercus ilex, and at high elevations of Rhodes, where Quercus coccifera forms woodland fragments with arborescent Phillyrea media. In many areas remnant tall Quercus coccifera may form arborescent matorral, as for instance on Ossa; coppice-like formations of young trees also occur.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code G2.131 |
|---|---|
| Bern Convention | Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (G2) |
Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Flowering Plants
Cephalanthera cucullata
Flowering Plants
Phillyrea latifolia
Flowering Plants
Phillyrea media
Flowering Plants
Pistacia terebinthus
Flowering Plants
Prunus webbii
Flowering Plants
Pyrus amygdaliformis
Flowering Plants
Quercus coccifera
Flowering Plants
Quercus ilex
Flowering Plants
Styrax officinalis
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Cephalanthera cucullata | Flowering Plants | |
| Phillyrea latifolia | Flowering Plants | |
| Phillyrea media | Flowering Plants | |
| Pistacia terebinthus | Flowering Plants | |
| Prunus webbii | Flowering Plants | |
| Pyrus amygdaliformis | Flowering Plants | |
| Quercus coccifera | Flowering Plants | |
| Quercus ilex | Flowering Plants | |
| Styrax officinalis | Flowering Plants |
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 | 45.41 | Greek kermes oak forests | source |
| CORINE Land Cover | 3.1.1. | Broad-leaved forest | n/a |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | G2.131 | Greek Quercus coccifera forests | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | G2.131 | Greek Quercus coccifera forests | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 | G2.131 | Greek Quercus coccifera forests | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 | G2.131 | Greek Quercus coccifera forests | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199811 | G2.131 | Greek Quercus coccifera forests | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199712 | G2.131 | Greek kermes oak forests | same |
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 199905 | 45.41 | Greek kermes oak forests | same |
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1997 | 45.41 | Greek kermes oak forests | same |
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1996 | 45.41 | same | |
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1993 | 45.41 | same | |
| CORINE Biotopes Classification 1991 | 45.41 | same |
