Carpathian [Rhododendron kotschyi] heaths
Common name:
Carpathian Kotschy's alpenrose heaths
Habitat code:
F2.224
Description:
Heaths of the subalpine and lower alpine levels (1700-2000 m) of the eastern and southern Carpathian Mountains, common and widespread, but occupying small surfaces, dominated by [Rhododendron myrtifolium] ([Rhododendron kotschyi]), [Vaccinium gaultherioides] and [Vaccinium vitis-idaea], with some regional species such as [Soldanella hungarica ssp. major], [Potentilla aurea ssp. chrysocraspeda], [Melampyrum saxosum], [Campanula abietina] and [Campanula serrata].
| Important species scientific name | Corresponding species comments |
|---|---|
| Campanula serrata (Kit.) Hendrych | Species mentioned in habitat definition as characterising |
| Campanula patula ssp. abietina (Griseb.) Simonk. | Species mentioned in habitat definition as characterising |
| Vaccinium vitis-idaea Linnaeus, 1753 | Species mentioned in habitat definition as characterising |
| Vaccinium uliginosum ssp. microphyllum Lange | Species mentioned in habitat definition as characterising |
| Rhododendron myrtifolium Schott & Kotschy | Species mentioned in habitat definition as characterising |
| Soldanella hungarica ssp. major (Neilr.) Pawlllowska | Subspecies mentioned in habitat definition as characterising |
| Potentilla aurea ssp. chrysocraspeda (Lehm.) Nyman | Subspecies mentioned in habitat definition as characterising |
| Melampyrum saxosum Baumg. | Species mentioned in habitat definition as characterising |
| Legal instrument | Habitat type legal name | Habitat type legal code |
|---|---|---|
| Bern Convention 1996 | Carpathian Kotschy''s alpenrose heaths | 31.424 |