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Assessment ID
330231
Taxon name
Centropodia forskaolii
(Vahl) Cope
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National Red List Database
Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Centropodia forskaolii
(Vahl) Cope
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Plants
Flowering Plants
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
tracheophyta
Class
liliopsida
Order
poales
Family
poaceae
Genus
Centropodia
Species
forskaolii
Species authority
(Vahl) Cope
Taxonomic notes and synonyms listed
Following IPNI (2019), the specific epithet forskaolii is used, although several alternative spellings are in use (e.g., forskalii, forsskalii, forsskaolii).
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
Whilst grazing by livestock may impact the species in parts of its range, and impacts from coastal development are likely to have been significant, the species is very widespread within the UAE and 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 is widespread species found throughout the UAE (MEW 2010), although apparently absent east of the Hajar Mountains (Jongbloed et al. 2003), and Al Mehairbi et al. (2019) show it to be absent from central areas of the Arabian Gulf coast (perhaps as a result of habitat conversion) and from the far west. The native range of this species is from the Sahara to Central Asia and south-west Iran (Board of Trustees, RBG Kew 2018).
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
Found in sandy habitats, this is a perennial species which can grow up to 0.3 m, with rhizomes that often have adherent sand (Jongbloed et al. 2003). The flowering period of this species is from March to July (Jongbloed et al. 2003).
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
The species is likely to be impacted by extensive conversion of habitats through urbanisation, and there is probable degradation as a result of grazing.
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
330230
Taxon name
Castellia tuberculosa
(Moris) Bor
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Castellia tuberculosa
(Moris) Bor
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Plants
Flowering Plants
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
tracheophyta
Class
liliopsida
Order
poales
Family
poaceae
Genus
Castellia
Species
tuberculosa
Species authority
(Moris) Bor
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
Although this species is known from few scattered records, a wider distribution in the Hajar Mountains south of the Ru'us al-Jibal is presumed. Whilst little is known about this plant in general, 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
In the UAE, the species has been recorded in wadi beds in the Wadi Wurayah National Park (G. Brown pers. comm. 2019) and a ravine on the slopes of Jebel Qitab in the UAE (Feulner 2016), in addition to being recorded once from Jebel Masafi (Jongbloed et al. 2003). These records are from a range of elevations (Feulner 2014). The species is likely to be present in all wadi areas south of the Ru'us al-Jibal (G.R. Feulner pers. comm. 2019), but has been overlooked. Globally, this species occurs in North Africa, southern Europe, the Middle East, Pakistan and India (Board of Trustees, RBG Kew 2018).
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 appears to grow best in stony beds (Feulner 2016). It is an annual grass and is probably overlooked due to its similarity to Lolium species (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
330229
Taxon name
Bromus madritensis
L.
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Bromus madritensis
L.
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Plants
Flowering Plants
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
tracheophyta
Class
liliopsida
Order
poales
Family
poaceae
Genus
Bromus
Species
madritensis
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 has a relatively scattered known distribution within the UAE. However, the species is almost certainly under-recorded, and it is considered to be 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
Bromus madritensis is found in the Ru'us al-Jibal, although the localities shown in Jongbloed et al. (2003) are outside the UAE. It is also reported from Wadi Wurayah National Park (Jongbloed et al. 2003; Feulner 2011, 2016), and from wadi slopes in Wadi Ghalilah in northern R'as al Khaimah (Sharjah Seedbank & Herbarium). Fawzi and Karim (2007) mention this species from the Al Ain region, but this requires confirmation. The species is likely under-recorded and probably has a wider distribution than shown. Globally, this species occurs in North Africa, southern Europe and the Middle East (Board of Trustees, RBG Kew 2018).
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
Bromus madritensis is annual grass species with stems standing up to 40 cm high (Jongbloed et al. 2003, Norton et al. 2009). The leaves are flat and covered in white hairs, while the flower spikelets are green or purple and are present between February and May (Jongbloed et al. 2003). It grows on sand, gravel plains or abandoned fields (Jongbloed et al. 2003).
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
Wadi Ghalilah is heavily impacted by a large limestone quarry, however this species is found on wadi slopes there, and it is not known if the quarry impacts the species.
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
330226
Taxon name
Bromus danthoniae
Trin.
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Bromus danthoniae
Trin.
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Plants
Flowering Plants
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
tracheophyta
Class
liliopsida
Order
poales
Family
poaceae
Genus
Bromus
Species
danthoniae
Species authority
Trin.
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 recorded at higher elevations from the Ru'us al-Jibal and the Hajar Mountains, including Wadi Wurayah National Park which is a protected area, although there are not many records. It is tentatively considered here to be 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 occur in the Wadi Wurayah National Park and in the Ru'us al-Jibal (Judas 2016). It is considered to be restricted to this general area, in addition to typically growing at high elevations only (Judas 2016). In the mountains, the species is generally found from c.700 m elevation. Globally, the native range of this species spans from Turkey to Tibet, encompassing 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 annual coarse-headed grass species has been recorded growing on ridge-tops, in addition to stony slopes and gullies (Feulner 2016, Judas 2016). It is also known to grow on open slopes within its range (Feulner 2011).
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
There are no widespread threats.
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
330225
Taxon name
Aristida adscensionis
L.
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Aristida adscensionis
L.
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Plants
Flowering Plants
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
tracheophyta
Class
liliopsida
Order
poales
Family
poaceae
Genus
Aristida
Species
adscensionis
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 is widespread across eastern parts of the UAE, including the Hajar Mountains and Jebel Hafeet. The extent of occurrence (EOO) is estimated to exceed 13,500 km<sup>2</sup>, however, the area of occupancy cannot be estimated as detailed distribution records are not available. Whilst the species may be impacted by grazing, this is not expected to be significant, and the species 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
In the UAE, this species is distributed widely across most of the eastern Emirates (Dubai, Sharjah, Fujairah, Umm al-Quwain and Ras al-Khaimah) and is present in the northern-most parts of Abu Dhabi Emirate (Jongbloed et al. 2003, Al Meharibi et al. 2019). The species is present in Wadi Wurayah (Feulner 2016) and through the Ru'us al-Jibal from c.100 m to at least c.1,400 m asl (Feulner 2011). The species is also recorded from Jebel Hafeet (including Wadi Tarabat; Western 1982, Fawzi and Ksiksi 2012). Globally, this species is widely distributed across the southern USA, Central and South America, Africa, southern Europe and much of Asia (Board of Trustees, RBG Kew 2018).
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 an annual or sometimes perennial grass that grows in sands and gravels, and flowers from February to June (Jongbloed et al. 2003). In Wadi Wurayah, Feulner (2016) found the species in all habitats except pools.
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
Grazing by livestock may impact the species in parts of its range. Fawzi and Ksiksi (2012) found the species present within the upper part of the wadi in the area protected from grazing by fencing, but less common from the lower un-fenced area.
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
330224
Taxon name
Hyparrhenia hirta
(L.) Stapf
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Hyparrhenia hirta
(L.) Stapf
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Plants
Flowering Plants
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
tracheophyta
Class
liliopsida
Order
poales
Family
poaceae
Genus
Hyparrhenia
Species
hirta
Species authority
(L.) Stapf
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 relatively widespread in the UAE, occurring both along the Arabian Gulf coast and in the Hajar Mountain range. It can occur up to high elevations and makes use of both sand and rocky habitats. In addition, it is considered to be a locally common plant. 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
These plants are widespread along the Arabian Gulf coast as well as in the Hajar Mountains (Jongbloed et al. 2003). Additionally, it occurs in Ru'us al-Jibal and at Jebel Hafeet (Feulner 2011, Sakkir and Brown 2014). This species has been recorded at elevations of up to around 1,650 m (Feulner 2011). Outside the Arabian Peninsula, it is native to Africa and from the Mediterranean to Pakistan (Board of Trustees, RBG Kew 2018).
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 plant species is a perennial grass, with stems that reach up to 100 cm in height, which also forms tussocks (Jongbloed et al. 2003, Norton et al. 2009). It has narrowly linear leaves, which are rolled or folded, in addition to inflorescence spikes which flower between March and May (Jongbloed et al. 2003). The typical habitat for this species is sand and silt between rocks, in addition to wadis and wadi banks (Jongbloed et al. 2003, Feulner 2011). It has been described as a drought-resistant species (Feulner 2011).
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
This species has been known to be grazed by native species such as gazelle and ibex, however it is not known whether this poses a threat to Hyparrhenia hirta (Ghazanfar and Fisher 1998).
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
330216
Taxon name
Lindenbergia indica
(L.) Vatke
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Lindenbergia indica
(L.) Vatke
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Plants
Flowering Plants
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
tracheophyta
Class
magnoliopsida
Order
lamiales
Family
orobanchaceae
Genus
Lindenbergia
Species
indica
Species authority
(L.) Vatke
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 moderately widespread in the north-eastern of the UAE and 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 occurs in the southern Hajar Mountains and on Jebel Hafeet (Jongbloed et al. 2003). The species is absent from the Ru'us al-Jibal (Feulner 2011). There is a single historical record of two plants from a tributary of mid-Wadi Zikt in the Wadi Wurayah National Park buffer zone (Feulner 2016). Gillet (2006) recorded the species from Wadi Khutwa near Al Ain, but it is uncertain if this record is from within the UAE. In the Arabian Peninsula, the species is known from Oman, Saudi Arabia and Yemen (Hjertson 1995), and the United Arab Emirates (Jongbloed et al. 2003). The global range of this species is from the eastern Mediterranean to through Egypt to north-east Africa, and through the Arabian Peninsula to Thailand (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 on hillsides (MEW 2010). The typical locality is at base of gravel wadi walls (Feulner 2016). It is a perennial with a woody base that reaches up to 0.3 m in height (Jongbloed et al. 2003).
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
330211
Taxon name
Lindenbergia arabica
(S.Moore) Hartl
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Lindenbergia arabica
(S.Moore) Hartl
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Plants
Flowering Plants
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
tracheophyta
Class
magnoliopsida
Order
lamiales
Family
orobanchaceae
Genus
Lindenbergia
Species
arabica
Species authority
(S.Moore) Hartl
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 relatively widespread in northeastern parts of the UAE and 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
No
Endemism Notes
This species is endemic to the Hajar Mountains in the UAE and northern Oman
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Within the UAE, the species is restricted to the Hajar Mountains (Jongbloed et al. 2003). The species is found in small number in Wadi Wurayah National Park (scattered locations in the lower Waterfall Wadi, lower tributary of Wadi Ghayl, and the upper Wadi Siji, with a single historical record from Wadi Zikt; Feulner 2016) but it is absent from the Ru'us al-Jibal (Feulner 2011). This species is endemic to the Hajar Mountains in the UAE and northern Oman (Patzelt 2014).
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 the drought-deciduous thorn woodland and open xeromorphic shrubland on alluvial lowland (Euphorbia larica-Acacia tortilis community), on wadi banks, in rock fissures and on rocky hill slopes (Patzelt 2014). It is usually a sparse, erect, opposite-leafed shrub, typically found on the vertical wadi walls of coarse gravel terraces in the UAE (Feulner 2016). Its altitudinal range is 20-600 m (Patzelt 2014).
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
This species appears to be under no immediate significant threat. The population structure, and plants, are generally small but healthy (Patzelt 2014). Grazing by livestock and feral animals 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
330210
Taxon name
Launaea omanensis
N.Kilian
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Launaea omanensis
N.Kilian
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Plants
Flowering Plants
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
tracheophyta
Class
magnoliopsida
Order
asterales
Family
asteraceae
Genus
Launaea
Species
omanensis
Species authority
N.Kilian
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 has been recorded within the Wadi Wurayah National Park and in the 'Olive Highlands' area of the Hajar Mountains within the UAE. It was originally considered to be endemic to Oman, but it is now known to be endemic to the Northern Hajar Mountains of Oman and the UAE. Due to being a fairly new record, there is little information available on this species within the UAE, and it is known from very few specimens and observations. However, the population size is suspected to be low. The species could be given a precautionary assessment of Near Threatened on the basis of an assumed restricted population size, and probably susceptibility to grazing. However, populations in adjacent parts of Oman are found in moister areas and are likely to be in good status. Therefore, a regional adjustment of one category is applied, so it is instead listed 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
No
Endemism Notes
The species is considered endemic to the Hajar Mountains which span Oman and the UAE
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Within the UAE, the species has been recently recorded from four widely-spaced localities within Wadi Wurayah National Park (WWNP; Feulner 2016, Judas 2016). Feulner (2016) also notes a record from the 'Olive Highlands', on a rocky ridge on the slopes of Jebel Qitab southwest of Fujairah city, in Fujairah Emirate. The species is considered endemic to the Hajar Mountains which span Oman and the UAE (Feulner 2011). Despite the few records shown here, it is likely to be more widespread, and it is hard to identify when not in flower.
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 leafless stems that originate from a rosette of leaves on the ground, in addition to a daisy-like flower (Feulner 2016). The Wadi Wurayah National Park records were found in a small scree gully at Ghalil al-Haban, the others in tributary wadis of Wadi Ghayl: one in wadi bed of third order tributary, two flowering in shallow gullies on terraces (Feulner 2016). It is also found on gravel slopes.
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
330209
Taxon name
Teucrium stocksianum
Boiss.
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National Red List Database
Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Teucrium stocksianum
Boiss.
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Plants
Flowering Plants
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
tracheophyta
Class
magnoliopsida
Order
lamiales
Family
lamiaceae
Genus
Teucrium
Species
stocksianum
Species authority
Boiss.
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 growing throughout the Hajar Mountain range in the UAE, in addition to occurring in at least one protected area within its range. It is described as common and can grow at a wide range of altitudes. Although this species may be affected by grazing, the extent of this threat is currently unclear. 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, it occurs throughout the Hajar Mountains and in the Ru'us al-Jibal (Jongbloed et al. 2003, Judas 2016). It is considered to grow at all elevations (Jongbloed et al. 2003). Globally, the native range of this species spans 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 shrublet species grows on hillsides and within wadis (Jongbloed et al. 2003, Mahmoud et al. 2018). It has a perennial life cycle and can reach up to 25 cm in height (Jongbloed et al. 2003). The plant is woolly, has oval leaves with scalloped edges, small nutlet fruits and pink-cream flowers which are present between February and May (Jongbloed et al. 2003).
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
Grazing by goats may impact this species in parts of its range (Feulner 2011).
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.