Vegetated sea cliffs with endemic flora of the Macaronesian coasts
Description (English)
Aerohaline communities of the sea-cliffs of the Canaries and Madeira (Frankenio-Astidamietalia latifoliae); communities of the sea-cliffs of the Azores (Festucion petraeae) dominated by the endemic Festuca petraea.
Source: Interpretation Manual of European Union Habitats, version EUR 28 (2013)
Quick facts
| EU Habitats Directive | Annex I habitat type (code 1250) |
|---|---|
| Habitat type | Not priority |
| Natura 2000 sites | 105 are designated for this habitat type |
Distribution
Conservation status
EU conservation status
Conservation status assesses every six years and for each biogeographical region the condition of habitats and species compared to the favourable status as described in the Habitats Directive. The map shows the 2013-2018 assessments as reported by EU Member State. Assessments are further detailed in the summary document available behind the link below.
Species mentioned in habitat description
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Asplenium marinum | Ferns | |
| Azorina vidalii | Flowering Plants | |
| Crithmum maritimum | Flowering Plants | |
| Euphorbia azorica | Flowering Plants | |
| Festuca petraea | Flowering Plants | |
| Lotus subbiflorus | Flowering Plants | |
| Plantago coronopus | Flowering Plants | |
| Polypogon maritimus | Flowering Plants |