Iberian gypsum vegetation (Gypsophiletalia)
Description (English)
Garrigues occupying gypsum-rich soils of the Iberian peninsula, usually very open and floristically characterised by the presence of numerous gypsophilous species, among which Gypsophila struthium, Gypsophila hispanica, Centaurea hyssopifolia, Teucrium libanitis, Ononis tridentata, Lepidium subulatum, Herniaria fruticosa, Reseda stricta, Helianthemum squamatum. They are often rich in thymes (Thymus), germanders (Teucrium), rockroses (Helianthemum), composites (Centaurea, Jurinea, Santolina, Frankenia). Characteristic syntaxa are Lepidion subulati, Gypsophilion hispanicae and Thymo-Teucrion verticillati.
Source: Interpretation Manual of European Union Habitats, version EUR 28 (2013)
Quick facts
| EU Habitats Directive | Annex I habitat type (code 1520) |
|---|---|
| Habitat type | Priority |
| Natura 2000 sites | 143 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gypsophila struthium | Flowering Plants | |
| Helianthemum squamatum | Flowering Plants | |
| Herniaria fruticosa | Flowering Plants | |
| Lepidium subulatum | Flowering Plants | |
| Ononis tridentata | Flowering Plants | |
| Reseda stricta | Flowering Plants | |
| Teucrium libanitis | Flowering Plants |