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Assessment ID
330793
Taxon name
Micromeria imbricata
(Forssk.) C.Chr.
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Micromeria imbricata
(Forssk.) C.Chr.
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Plants
Flowering Plants
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
tracheophyta
Class
magnoliopsida
Order
lamiales
Family
lamiaceae
Genus
Micromeria
Species
imbricata
Species authority
(Forssk.) C.Chr.
Taxonomic notes and synonyms listed
Three infrataxa have been described for this widespread species; var. imbricata, var. rhodesiaca (Elly Walther & K.H.Walther) Ryding, and var. villosa (Elly Walther & K.H.Walther) Ryding (Board of Trustees, RBG Kew 2018).
Location and scope
Specific locality or subnational name or regional name
United Arab Emirates (the)
Scope (of the Assessment)
National
Countries included within the scope of the assessment
United Arab Emirates (the)
Country ISO code(s)
ARE
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Not_assigned
Conservation Status
Assessed as
Least Concern
Abbreviated status
LC
Criteria system used
IUCN

(see Assessment details)

Assessment rationale/justification
This species is known to occur in scattered localities across the UAE. In addition, it is not considered to be common. This suggests that population sizes are relatively small within the scattered subpopulations, however, there are no major threats currently listed for this species. Therefore, despite a restricted extent of occurrence (EOO) for this species, it is considered Least Concern.
Assessment details
Year assessed
2019
Assessors/contributors/reviewers listed
UAE National Red List Workshop
Criteria system used
IUCN
Reference for methods given
IUCN. 2012. IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria: Version 3.1, Second edition. IUCN, Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK. iv + 32pp pp. And IUCN. 2012. Guidelines for Application of IUCN Red List Criteria at Regional and National Levels: Version 4.0. Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK: IUCN. iii + 41pp.
Further information
Endemism (according to assessment)
Endemic to region
Not assigned
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Within the UAE, it has been recorded from Jebel Masafi and the Ru'us al-Jibal (Jongbloed et al. 2003). It is generally found across the mountains in the UAE (MEW 2010). In the Ru'us al-Jibal, it has been recorded from 250 m to at least 1,900 m in altitude (Feulner 2011). The species is also present in Wadi Wurayah National Park (Feulner 2016). The estimated EOO for this species is less than 2,000 km<sup>2</sup>. Globally, this species is native across Africa and the Arabian Peninsula (Board of Trustees, RBG Kew 2019).
Is there a map available in assessment?
Yes
Habitat and systems
Ecological system type
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Habitat
Habitat details as listed in assessment
This perennial species can reach heights of up to 20 cm and is covered in fine hairs (Jongbloed et al. 2003). The lower leaves have a pointed tip while the upper leaves are linear (Jongbloed et al. 2003). The flowers are pale violet or white and can be seen between February and April (Jongbloed et al. 2003). It is known to grow between rocks found in wadis and mountainous areas (Jongbloed et al. 2003).
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
There is no information available.
Publication
UAE National Red List of Vascular Plants
Allen, D.J., Westrip, J.R.S., Puttick, A., Harding, K.A., Hilton-Taylor, C. and Ali, H. 2021. UAE National Red List of Vascular Plants. Technical Report. Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, United Arab Emirates, Dubai.
Assessment ID
330791
Taxon name
Pseudolotus villosus
(Blatt. & Hallb.) Ali & D.D.Sokoloff
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Pseudolotus villosus
(Blatt. & Hallb.) Ali & D.D.Sokoloff
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Plants
Flowering Plants
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
tracheophyta
Class
magnoliopsida
Order
fabales
Family
fabaceae
Genus
Pseudolotus
Species
villosus
Species authority
(Blatt. & Hallb.) Ali & D.D.Sokoloff
Location and scope
Specific locality or subnational name or regional name
United Arab Emirates (the)
Scope (of the Assessment)
National
Countries included within the scope of the assessment
United Arab Emirates (the)
Country ISO code(s)
ARE
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Not_assigned
Conservation Status
Assessed as
Least Concern
Abbreviated status
LC
Criteria system used
IUCN

(see Assessment details)

Assessment rationale/justification
This species is widespread throughout the Hajar Mountain range in the UAE. Despite being described as 'not common', it is also known to occur within at least one protected area within its range. Therefore, it is assessed as Least Concern.
Assessment details
Year assessed
2019
Assessors/contributors/reviewers listed
UAE National Red List Workshop
Criteria system used
IUCN
Reference for methods given
IUCN. 2012. IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria: Version 3.1, Second edition. IUCN, Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK. iv + 32pp pp. And IUCN. 2012. Guidelines for Application of IUCN Red List Criteria at Regional and National Levels: Version 4.0. Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK: IUCN. iii + 41pp.
Further information
Endemism (according to assessment)
Endemic to region
Not assigned
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Within the UAE, this species is known to be widespread throughout the Hajar Mountains (Jongbloed et al. 2003, MEW 2010), although absent from the Ru'us al-Jibal. Globally, this species is native to Pakistan and Iran, and the Gulf States (Oman) (ILDIS 2019).
Is there a map available in assessment?
Yes
Habitat and systems
Ecological system type
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Habitat
Habitat details as listed in assessment
This annual herb species grows within wadis and gravel plain habitats (Jongbloed et al. 2003, MEW 2010, Feulner 2016, Mahmoud et al. 2018). It has a prostrate growth form and thick, hairy, oblong leaves with pointed tips, in addition to purple and yellow flowers which can be seen between February and April (Western 1991, Jongbloed et al. 2003).
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
There is no information available.
Publication
UAE National Red List of Vascular Plants
Allen, D.J., Westrip, J.R.S., Puttick, A., Harding, K.A., Hilton-Taylor, C. and Ali, H. 2021. UAE National Red List of Vascular Plants. Technical Report. Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, United Arab Emirates, Dubai.
Assessment ID
330790
Taxon name
Plocama hymenostephana
(Jaub. & Spach) M.Backlund & Thulin
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Plocama hymenostephana
(Jaub. & Spach) M.Backlund & Thulin
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Plants
Flowering Plants
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
tracheophyta
Class
magnoliopsida
Order
gentianales
Family
rubiaceae
Genus
Plocama
Species
hymenostephana
Species authority
(Jaub. & Spach) M.Backlund & Thulin
Location and scope
Specific locality or subnational name or regional name
United Arab Emirates (the)
Scope (of the Assessment)
National
Countries included within the scope of the assessment
United Arab Emirates (the)
Country ISO code(s)
ARE
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Not_assigned
Conservation Status
Assessed as
Least Concern
Abbreviated status
LC
Criteria system used
IUCN

(see Assessment details)

Assessment rationale/justification
There is no information available regarding potential threats and use or trade for this species. It is suggested to be occasional, however, it is also documented from protected areas such as the Wadi Wurayah National Park and was previously assessed as Least Concern. As a result, it is also currently assessed as Least Concern.
Assessment details
Year assessed
2019
Assessors/contributors/reviewers listed
UAE National Red List Workshop
Criteria system used
IUCN
Reference for methods given
IUCN. 2012. IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria: Version 3.1, Second edition. IUCN, Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK. iv + 32pp pp. And IUCN. 2012. Guidelines for Application of IUCN Red List Criteria at Regional and National Levels: Version 4.0. Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK: IUCN. iii + 41pp.
Further information
Endemism (according to assessment)
Endemic to region
Not assigned
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
It is widespread within the Hajar Mountains and Ru'us al-Jibal (Jongbloed et al. 2003). This species prefers low to medium elevations, from around 400 m to 1600 m (Jongbloed et al. 2003). Globally, this species is known from the Arabian Peninsula to India (Board of Trustees, RBG Kew 2019).
Is there a map available in assessment?
Yes
Habitat and systems
Ecological system type
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Habitat
Habitat details as listed in assessment
This species is a perennial herb (Jongbloed et al. 2003, Fawzi and Ksiksi 2012). It has a woody base and stems and produces small white flowers between February and May (Jongbloed et al. 2003). Generally, Plocama hymenostephana grows on hillsides and wadi banks within montane habitats (Jongbloed et al. 2003), in addition to gravel plains (MEW 2010).
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
There is no information available.
Publication
UAE National Red List of Vascular Plants
Allen, D.J., Westrip, J.R.S., Puttick, A., Harding, K.A., Hilton-Taylor, C. and Ali, H. 2021. UAE National Red List of Vascular Plants. Technical Report. Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, United Arab Emirates, Dubai.
Assessment ID
330789
Taxon name
Parietaria alsinefolia
Delile
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Parietaria alsinefolia
Delile
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Plants
Flowering Plants
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
tracheophyta
Class
magnoliopsida
Order
rosales
Family
urticaceae
Genus
Parietaria
Species
alsinefolia
Species authority
Delile
Location and scope
Specific locality or subnational name or regional name
United Arab Emirates (the)
Scope (of the Assessment)
National
Countries included within the scope of the assessment
United Arab Emirates (the)
Country ISO code(s)
ARE
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Not_assigned
Conservation Status
Assessed as
Least Concern
Abbreviated status
LC
Criteria system used
IUCN

(see Assessment details)

Assessment rationale/justification
This species is generally considered common within its range and occurs within protected areas. It is assessed as Least Concern.
Assessment details
Year assessed
2019
Assessors/contributors/reviewers listed
UAE National Red List Workshop
Criteria system used
IUCN
Reference for methods given
IUCN. 2012. IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria: Version 3.1, Second edition. IUCN, Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK. iv + 32pp pp. And IUCN. 2012. Guidelines for Application of IUCN Red List Criteria at Regional and National Levels: Version 4.0. Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK: IUCN. iii + 41pp.
Further information
Endemism (according to assessment)
Endemic to region
Not assigned
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
This species is found in the north of the UAE and into Oman: it has been recorded in the Masafi Hills, Ru'us al-Jibal, the Musandam Mountains and northern Hajar Mountains (Western 1991, Jongbloed et al. 2003, Feulner 2011). It is thought to be native to the UAE (Norton et al. 2009). The native range of this species is from Africa to temperate Asia (Board of Trustees, RBG Kew 2019).
Is there a map available in assessment?
Yes
Habitat and systems
Ecological system type
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Habitat
Habitat details as listed in assessment
This species is found in wadis, wadi banks, gullies and on hillsides at low to medium altitudes (Jongbloed et al. 2003, MEW 2010, Feulner 2011, 2016). It is an annual species that grows up to 25 cm in height (Jongbloed et al. 2003). It flowers between February and April and produces fruit in the form of a capsule enclosed within bracts (Jongbloed et al. 2003). It has been known to grow in gravel environments and shade (Feulner 2011).
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
Grazing by livestock may impact the species in parts of its range (Shahid 2017). It may also be threatened by floods in tributary wadi habitats (Feulner 2016).
Publication
UAE National Red List of Vascular Plants
Allen, D.J., Westrip, J.R.S., Puttick, A., Harding, K.A., Hilton-Taylor, C. and Ali, H. 2021. UAE National Red List of Vascular Plants. Technical Report. Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, United Arab Emirates, Dubai.
Assessment ID
330786
Taxon name
Nanorrhinum ramosissimum
(Wall.) Betsche
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Nanorrhinum ramosissimum
(Wall.) Betsche
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Plants
Flowering Plants
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
tracheophyta
Class
magnoliopsida
Order
lamiales
Family
plantaginaceae
Genus
Nanorrhinum
Species
ramosissimum
Species authority
(Wall.) Betsche
Location and scope
Specific locality or subnational name or regional name
United Arab Emirates (the)
Scope (of the Assessment)
National
Countries included within the scope of the assessment
United Arab Emirates (the)
Country ISO code(s)
ARE
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Not_assigned
Conservation Status
Assessed as
Least Concern
Abbreviated status
LC
Criteria system used
IUCN

(see Assessment details)

Assessment rationale/justification
In the UAE, the species is restricted to the northern Hajar Mountains and the Ru'us al-Jibal, with records extending to the east coast and Al Shuwaib (Abu Dhabi). Although the extent of occurrence is moderately restricted, at less than 2,000 km<sup>2</sup>, and there is a lack of information on threats and its population trend, it is likely to occur in many more than ten locations and is therefore assessed as Least Concern.
Assessment details
Year assessed
2019
Assessors/contributors/reviewers listed
UAE National Red List Workshop
Criteria system used
IUCN
Reference for methods given
IUCN. 2012. IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria: Version 3.1, Second edition. IUCN, Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK. iv + 32pp pp. And IUCN. 2012. Guidelines for Application of IUCN Red List Criteria at Regional and National Levels: Version 4.0. Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK: IUCN. iii + 41pp.
Further information
Endemism (according to assessment)
Endemic to region
Not assigned
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
In the UAE, the species is restricted to the northern Hajar Mountains (Jongbloed et al. 2003) and the Ru'us al-Jibal in the UAE (Jongbloed et al. 2003, Feulner 2011, <a href=""http://data.rbge.org.uk/herb/E00641628"">RBGE Herbarium</a>), with records extending to the east coast (oceanic garden behind the beach, Mudaifi, Sharjah), Wadi Helo (Sharjah) and Al Shuwaib (Abu Dhabi) (Sharjah Seedbank & Herbarium). Feulner (2011) recorded the species from the Ru'us al-Jibal to at least 800 m asl. Whilst the map shown by Jongbloed et al. (2003) encompasses the Wadi Wurayah National Park (WWNP), presence there has not been confirmed, although N. hastatum has been and may prove to be a synonym of N. ramosissimum (Feulner 2016). The global range of this species is through northeastern Africa to the Arabian Peninsula (Oman) to Southeast Asia (Board of Trustees, RBG Kew 2019).
Is there a map available in assessment?
Yes
Habitat and systems
Ecological system type
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Habitat
Habitat details as listed in assessment
The species is found in wadis and in shelter among rocks and stones on hillsides (Jongbloed et al. 2003, MEW 2010, Feulner 2011).
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
There is no information available.
Publication
UAE National Red List of Vascular Plants
Allen, D.J., Westrip, J.R.S., Puttick, A., Harding, K.A., Hilton-Taylor, C. and Ali, H. 2021. UAE National Red List of Vascular Plants. Technical Report. Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, United Arab Emirates, Dubai.
Assessment ID
330785
Taxon name
Nanorrhinum hastatum
(R.Br. ex Benth.) Ghebr.
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Nanorrhinum hastatum
(R.Br. ex Benth.) Ghebr.
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Plants
Flowering Plants
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
tracheophyta
Class
magnoliopsida
Order
lamiales
Family
plantaginaceae
Genus
Nanorrhinum
Species
hastatum
Species authority
(R.Br. ex Benth.) Ghebr.
Location and scope
Specific locality or subnational name or regional name
United Arab Emirates (the)
Scope (of the Assessment)
National
Countries included within the scope of the assessment
United Arab Emirates (the)
Country ISO code(s)
ARE
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Not_assigned
Conservation Status
Assessed as
Least Concern
Abbreviated status
LC
Criteria system used
IUCN

(see Assessment details)

Assessment rationale/justification
This species is widespread in the north-east of the UAE, and it is thought that the species qualifies as Least Concern.
Assessment details
Year assessed
2019
Assessors/contributors/reviewers listed
UAE National Red List Workshop
Criteria system used
IUCN
Reference for methods given
IUCN. 2012. IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria: Version 3.1, Second edition. IUCN, Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK. iv + 32pp pp. And IUCN. 2012. Guidelines for Application of IUCN Red List Criteria at Regional and National Levels: Version 4.0. Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK: IUCN. iii + 41pp.
Further information
Endemism (according to assessment)
Endemic to region
Not assigned
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
In the UAE, the species is found in the Hajar Mountains and in the Ru'us al-Jibal (Jongbloed et al. 2003, MEW 2010). In the Ru'us al-Jibal, the species is found to c.1,250 m elevation (Feulner 2011). The species occurs in the Wadi Wurayah National Park (Feulner 2016), and on the lower slopes of ravines in the 'Olive Highlands' in the southern part of the Hajar Mountains in the UAE. RBGE Herbarium holds records from Fujairah (between <a href=""https://data.rbge.org.uk/search/herbarium/?cfg=fulldetails.cfg&specimen_num=20196"">Khatt and Dibba</a>, north of <a href=""http://data.rbge.org.uk/herb/E00014172"">Masafi</a>), and from near <a href=""http://data.rbge.org.uk/herb/E00014175"">Khatt </a>(Ras Al Khaimah). The global range of this species is through the Arabian Peninsula to north-east Africa (Board of Trustees, RBG Kew 2019).
Is there a map available in assessment?
Yes
Habitat and systems
Ecological system type
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Habitat
Habitat details as listed in assessment
It is a small erect annual plant that is found in wadis, plantations, rocky and stony hillsides, in addition to shelter amongst rocks (MEW 2010, Feulner 2011, 2014). Feulner (2016) found it flowering in the winter following autumn rains.
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
Grazing by livestock may impact the species in parts of its range.
Publication
UAE National Red List of Vascular Plants
Allen, D.J., Westrip, J.R.S., Puttick, A., Harding, K.A., Hilton-Taylor, C. and Ali, H. 2021. UAE National Red List of Vascular Plants. Technical Report. Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, United Arab Emirates, Dubai.
Assessment ID
330784
Taxon name
Calligonum polygonoides
L.
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Calligonum polygonoides
L.
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Plants
Flowering Plants
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
tracheophyta
Class
magnoliopsida
Order
caryophyllales
Family
polygonaceae
Genus
Calligonum
Species
polygonoides
Species authority
L.
Location and scope
Specific locality or subnational name or regional name
United Arab Emirates (the)
Scope (of the Assessment)
National
Countries included within the scope of the assessment
United Arab Emirates (the)
Country ISO code(s)
ARE
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Not_assigned
Conservation Status
Assessed as
Least Concern
Abbreviated status
LC
Criteria system used
IUCN

(see Assessment details)

Assessment rationale/justification
This species appears to be widespread across the sandy desert of the UAE, and is generally described as common within this range. Therefore, it is assessed as Least Concern.
Assessment details
Year assessed
2019
Assessors/contributors/reviewers listed
UAE National Red List Workshop
Criteria system used
IUCN
Reference for methods given
IUCN. 2012. IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria: Version 3.1, Second edition. IUCN, Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK. iv + 32pp pp. And IUCN. 2012. Guidelines for Application of IUCN Red List Criteria at Regional and National Levels: Version 4.0. Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK: IUCN. iii + 41pp.
Further information
Endemism (according to assessment)
Endemic to region
Not assigned
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
This species is common and widespread throughout the UAE in sandy desert and associated plains (MEW 2010). Globally, the native range of this spans across northern Africa and the Sahara to Socotra and west/southwest Asia, including Afghanistan (Board of Trustees, RBG Kew 2019).
Is there a map available in assessment?
Yes
Habitat and systems
Ecological system type
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Habitat
Habitat details as listed in assessment
This species has a shrub growth form and is known to grow within sandy deserts and plains (MEW 2010, Heneidy et al. 2018). Species of the Calligonum genus are generally known to be used as food plants by Striped Hawkmoth (Hyles livornica) and Lackey Moth (Chilene laristana) caterpillars (Jongbloed et al. 2003).
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
There is no information available.
Publication
UAE National Red List of Vascular Plants
Allen, D.J., Westrip, J.R.S., Puttick, A., Harding, K.A., Hilton-Taylor, C. and Ali, H. 2021. UAE National Red List of Vascular Plants. Technical Report. Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, United Arab Emirates, Dubai.
Assessment ID
330782
Taxon name
Silene austroiranica
Rech.f., Aellen & Esfand.
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Silene austroiranica
Rech.f., Aellen & Esfand.
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Plants
Flowering Plants
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
tracheophyta
Class
magnoliopsida
Order
caryophyllales
Family
caryophyllaceae
Genus
Silene
Species
austroiranica
Species authority
Rech.f., Aellen & Esfand.
Location and scope
Specific locality or subnational name or regional name
United Arab Emirates (the)
Scope (of the Assessment)
National
Countries included within the scope of the assessment
United Arab Emirates (the)
Country ISO code(s)
ARE
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Not_assigned
Conservation Status
Assessed as
Least Concern
Abbreviated status
LC
Criteria system used
IUCN

(see Assessment details)

Assessment rationale/justification
This species is considered to be at least 'frequent' within its range in the Hajar Mountains and Ru'us al-Jibal, and it is known to occur in at least one protected area. As a result, it is assessed as Least Concern.
Assessment details
Year assessed
2019
Assessors/contributors/reviewers listed
UAE National Red List Workshop
Criteria system used
IUCN
Reference for methods given
IUCN. 2012. IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria: Version 3.1, Second edition. IUCN, Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK. iv + 32pp pp. And IUCN. 2012. Guidelines for Application of IUCN Red List Criteria at Regional and National Levels: Version 4.0. Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK: IUCN. iii + 41pp.
Further information
Endemism (according to assessment)
Endemic to region
Not assigned
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
This species is native to the Gulf States within the Arabian Peninsula (Board of Trustees, RBG Kew 2019). Within the UAE, it has been recorded from the Hajar Mountains and the Wadi Wurayah National Park (MEW 2010, Feulner 2016). It is known to occur up to 1,525 m altitude in the Ru'us al-Jibal (Feulner 2011).
Is there a map available in assessment?
Yes
Habitat and systems
Ecological system type
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Habitat
Habitat details as listed in assessment
This is an annual species which can grow up to 80 cm in height (Jongbloed et al. 2003). It has long slender stems with sticky patches and produces white flowers between February and March (Jongbloed et al. 2003). During the daytime, this species can roll up its petals to protect from heat (Feulner 2016). It can be found growing within gravel plains and wadis in the Hajar Mountains (Jongbloed et al. 2003, MEW 2010).
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
There is no information available.
Publication
UAE National Red List of Vascular Plants
Allen, D.J., Westrip, J.R.S., Puttick, A., Harding, K.A., Hilton-Taylor, C. and Ali, H. 2021. UAE National Red List of Vascular Plants. Technical Report. Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, United Arab Emirates, Dubai.
Assessment ID
330780
Taxon name
Polycarpaea robbairea
(Kuntze) Greuter & Burdet
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Polycarpaea robbairea
(Kuntze) Greuter & Burdet
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Plants
Flowering Plants
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
tracheophyta
Class
magnoliopsida
Order
caryophyllales
Family
caryophyllaceae
Genus
Polycarpaea
Species
robbairea
Species authority
(Kuntze) Greuter & Burdet
Location and scope
Specific locality or subnational name or regional name
United Arab Emirates (the)
Scope (of the Assessment)
National
Countries included within the scope of the assessment
United Arab Emirates (the)
Country ISO code(s)
ARE
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Not_assigned
Conservation Status
Assessed as
Least Concern
Abbreviated status
LC
Criteria system used
IUCN

(see Assessment details)

Assessment rationale/justification
This species is described as locally common within its preferred habitat of gravel plains and low montane areas within the UAE. It is also known to occur within at least one protected area (WWNP; Feulner 2016) within its range. It is assessed as Least Concern.
Assessment details
Year assessed
2019
Assessors/contributors/reviewers listed
UAE National Red List Workshop
Criteria system used
IUCN
Reference for methods given
IUCN. 2012. IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria: Version 3.1, Second edition. IUCN, Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK. iv + 32pp pp. And IUCN. 2012. Guidelines for Application of IUCN Red List Criteria at Regional and National Levels: Version 4.0. Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK: IUCN. iii + 41pp.
Further information
Endemism (according to assessment)
Endemic to region
Not assigned
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Within the UAE, it is known from the Ru'us al-Jibal (Feulner 2011), the Hajar Mountains, and the sandy desert to the west of these mountains (Jongbloed et al. 2003). It occurs at low and medium elevations up to 1,100 m (Feulner 2011). This species is native to northern Africa and the Arabian Peninsula (Board of Trustees, RBG Kew 2019).
Is there a map available in assessment?
Yes
Habitat and systems
Ecological system type
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Habitat
Habitat details as listed in assessment
This is a annual or perennial herb species that can be found growing in stable sand in addition to within silt found in wadis and gravel terraces (Jongbloed et al. 2003, Mahmoud et al. 2018). This plant can grow up to 30 cm in height and has linear to oblong leaves mostly on the lower section of the stem (Jongbloed et al. 2003). White petalled flowers can be seen between February and April (Jongbloed et al. 2003).
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
There is no information available.
Publication
UAE National Red List of Vascular Plants
Allen, D.J., Westrip, J.R.S., Puttick, A., Harding, K.A., Hilton-Taylor, C. and Ali, H. 2021. UAE National Red List of Vascular Plants. Technical Report. Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, United Arab Emirates, Dubai.
Assessment ID
330779
Taxon name
Polycarpaea repens
(Forssk.) Asch. & Schweinf.
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National Red List Database
Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Polycarpaea repens
(Forssk.) Asch. & Schweinf.
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Plants
Flowering Plants
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
tracheophyta
Class
magnoliopsida
Order
caryophyllales
Family
caryophyllaceae
Genus
Polycarpaea
Species
repens
Species authority
(Forssk.) Asch. & Schweinf.
Location and scope
Specific locality or subnational name or regional name
United Arab Emirates (the)
Scope (of the Assessment)
National
Countries included within the scope of the assessment
United Arab Emirates (the)
Country ISO code(s)
ARE
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Not_assigned
Conservation Status
Assessed as
Least Concern
Abbreviated status
LC
Criteria system used
IUCN

(see Assessment details)

Assessment rationale/justification
This species occurs in a variety of localities across the UAE, in addition to offshore islands. It is considered to be common within its range. It is assessed as Least Concern.
Assessment details
Year assessed
2019
Assessors/contributors/reviewers listed
UAE National Red List Workshop
Criteria system used
IUCN
Reference for methods given
IUCN. 2012. IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria: Version 3.1, Second edition. IUCN, Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK. iv + 32pp pp. And IUCN. 2012. Guidelines for Application of IUCN Red List Criteria at Regional and National Levels: Version 4.0. Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK: IUCN. iii + 41pp.
Further information
Endemism (according to assessment)
Endemic to region
Not assigned
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Within the UAE, this species occurs in scattered localities throughout the country, in addition to offshore islands (Jongbloed et al. 2003). This species is native to northern Africa, the Arabian Peninsula and Pakistan (Board of Trustees, RBG Kew 2019).
Is there a map available in assessment?
Yes
Habitat and systems
Ecological system type
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Habitat
Habitat details as listed in assessment
This perennial herb species has a woody base and can grow to around 30 cm in height (Jongbloed et al. 2003, Mahmoud et al. 2018). The plant itself is covered in fine white hairs, has grey-green linear leaves with pointed tips and produces multi-branched white flowers between February and May (Jongbloed et al. 2003). It grows in compact, stable sand substrate in between dunes and gravel (Jongbloed et al. 2003, Mahmoud et al. 2018).
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
There is no information available.
Publication
UAE National Red List of Vascular Plants
Allen, D.J., Westrip, J.R.S., Puttick, A., Harding, K.A., Hilton-Taylor, C. and Ali, H. 2021. UAE National Red List of Vascular Plants. Technical Report. Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, United Arab Emirates, Dubai.