Algarve [Stauracanthus boivinii] gorse-heaths

Common name:
Algarve [Stauracanthus boivinii] gorse-heaths
Habitat code:
F5.592
Description:

Very local formation of the coast of the Algarve, with [Genista triacanthos], [Erica umbellata], [Calluna vulgaris] and [Tuberaria major].

Important species scientific name Corresponding species comments
Tuberaria major (Willk.) P.Silva & Rozeira Species mentioned in habitat definition as characterising
Erica umbellata L. Species mentioned in habitat definition as characterising
Calluna vulgaris (Linnaeus, 1753) Hull, 1808 Species mentioned in habitat definition as characterising
Genista triacanthos Brot. Species mentioned in habitat definition as characterising
Stauracanthus boivinii (Webb) Samp. Species mentioned in habitat definition as characterising