Platanus orientalis
Kingdom | Plantae |
Phylum | Magnoliophyta |
Class | Magnoliopsida |
Order | Hamamelidales |
Family | Platanaceae |
Genus | Platanus |
Species | orientalis |
Species Authority | L. |
Threat Status
Regional Status
Red Number: 7
Year Assessed
2003
Criteria Used
non-IUCN
See Sapir et al. 2003. Scale of 0-17. Species with red numbers above 6 are included on the red list.
Habitat
Climatic zone: Mediterranean; Growth form: Tree; Pollination system: Wind pollination
Threats
No information available
Justification
Species occurs in 0.1%-0.5% of Israel's area (22-110 sq km); Rate of decline of >81% or very high probability of habitat destruction; Flower size of 1-2 cm or succulent; Endemic sub-species or peripheral populations
Assessors
Sapir, Y., Shmida, A., Fragman, O. 2003. Constructing Red Numbers for setting conservation priorities of endangered plant species: Israeli flora as a test case. Journal for Nature Conservation. 11: 1-17
Assessor Affiliation
Government
Further information
IUCN Red List assessment