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Assessment ID
330873
Taxon name
Kohautia caespitosa
Schnizl.
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National Red List Database
Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Kohautia caespitosa
Schnizl.
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Plants
Flowering Plants
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
tracheophyta
Class
magnoliopsida
Order
gentianales
Family
rubiaceae
Genus
Kohautia
Species
caespitosa
Species authority
Schnizl.
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 at Jebel Hafeet and in the northeast of the UAE. Within its range, it is considered to be frequent and locally common at Jebel Hafeet. In addition, it is able to persist in a range of habitats, which may increase its resilience to potential future threats. 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 considered to be widespread in the southern Hajar Mountains and also occurs at Jebel Hafeet (Jongbloed et al. 2003, G.R. Feulner in litt, MEW 2010). Globally, the native range of this species spans across southern and tropical Africa and on to 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 (or short-lived perennial) species has a woody base and can reach heights of up to 40 cm (Jongbloed et al. 2003). It has opposite, linear leaves, a round fruit capsule and white to sand-coloured, inconspicuous flowers which are present between February to May (Jongbloed et al. 2003). It grows within gravel and sand plains, in addition to along roadsides. Species of the Kohautia genus are known to be used by the hawkmoth, Sphingonaepiopsis nana, as a larval foodplant (Gillett and Howarth 2007).
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
330867
Taxon name
Indigofera colutea
(Burm.f.) Merr.
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Indigofera colutea
(Burm.f.) Merr.
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Plants
Flowering Plants
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
tracheophyta
Class
magnoliopsida
Order
fabales
Family
fabaceae
Genus
Indigofera
Species
colutea
Species authority
(Burm.f.) Merr.
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 widespread within the UAE and is considered to be common throughout its range. In addition, it is reported from at least one protected area and is known to be conserved within a botanic garden. It 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
Within the UAE, this species is recorded along the Arabian Gulf Coast between Abu Dhabi and Ajman (Jongbloed et al. 2003). Globally, the native range of this species spans across the tropical and subtropical Old World (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 grow up to 50 cm in height and has rounded leaves with dark red flowers between January and July (Jongbloed et al. 2003). It is known to grow within gravel plains and on sand dunes, in addition to along roadsides (El Alqamy 2004, 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
330866
Taxon name
Indigofera coerulea
Roxb.
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Indigofera coerulea
Roxb.
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Plants
Flowering Plants
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
tracheophyta
Class
magnoliopsida
Order
fabales
Family
fabaceae
Genus
Indigofera
Species
coerulea
Species authority
Roxb.
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
Indigofera coerulea has previously been assessed as Least Concern and is known to occur in a protected area. Although it is described as not common, it is also said to be widespread within its suitable habitat. 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, Indiofera coerulea, records include Wadi Farfar (Jongbloed et al. 2003), the Ru'us al-Jibal (rare, single locality; Feulner 2011), Mezairaa (Jebel Ajman) and Wadi Nahawa (SSBH data), and WWNP (single record, ""Ghara tributary of Powerline Fork""; Feulner 2016). In montane environments, it is generally found at lower altitudes (Mahmoud et al. 2018). It is described as widespread within suitable wadi and mountain habitats (MEW 2010), and D. Aplin (pers. comm. 2020) found the species at Madhab (Fujairah). The distribution map is certainly incomplete. Globally, this species occurs from Mali to north-east tropical Africa, to the Arabian Peninsula and the Indian subcontinent (Board of Trustees, RBG Kew 2019).
Is there a map available in assessment?
Incomplete
Habitat and systems
Ecological system type
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Habitat
Habitat details as listed in assessment
This shrub species grows in gravel found in wadis in addition to mountains, at low elevations (Jongbloed et al. 2003, Mahmoud et al. 2018). It has a perennial life cycle, producing pink flowers between January and April (Jongbloed et al. 2003). The stems are woody and the plant can grow up to 100 cm in height (Jongbloed et al. 2003). It is a crop wild relative of indigo, Indigofera tinctoria (Kameswara Rao 2010).
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
There is no available information on threats. D. Aplin (pers. comm. 2019) observed that he found the species within a heavily grazed area where the species persisted.
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
330864
Taxon name
Indigofera arabica
Jaub. & Spach
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Indigofera arabica
Jaub. & Spach
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Plants
Flowering Plants
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
tracheophyta
Class
magnoliopsida
Order
fabales
Family
fabaceae
Genus
Indigofera
Species
arabica
Species authority
Jaub. & Spach
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 previously been assessed as Least Concern. Although there is little information available on the current threats and population trend, this species appears to be characteristic of its preferred habitats and locally common within these areas. 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
Within the UAE, Indigofera arabica occurs within the plains to the west of the Hajar Mountains (Jongbloed et al. 2003). Globally, this species is known from northeast tropical Africa, to 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
Indigofera arabica is found growing on sand and gravel plains, mountains and within wadis (Jongbloed et al. 2003, MEW 2010, Mahmoud et al. 2018). It is a perennial shrub species (Fawzi and Ksiksi 2012, Mahmoud et al. 2018) and a crop wild relative of Indigo, Indigofera tinctoria (Kameswara Rao 2010). The plant has woody stems and can grow up to 30 cm in height, producing small red flowers between February and June (Jongbloed et al. 2003). This species is characteristic of the habitat found at the top of jebels, and is thought to be a xerohalophyte (a desert based salt-tolerant plant; Böer and Saenger 2006).
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
330863
Taxon name
Helichrysum glumaceum
DC.
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Helichrysum glumaceum
DC.
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Plants
Flowering Plants
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
tracheophyta
Class
magnoliopsida
Order
asterales
Family
asteraceae
Genus
Helichrysum
Species
glumaceum
Species authority
DC.
Taxonomic notes and synonyms listed
Following Kilian et al. (2010) and N. Kilian (pers. comm. 2019), Helichrysum makranicum (Rech.f. & Esfand.) Rech.f. (Oman and Iran) is considered here a synonym of H. glumaceum, although both are currently maintained as valid species by Plants of the World online (Board of Trustees, RBG Kew 2019).
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 may have a restricted distribution, it appears to be locally common within this area. It also occurs in at least one protected area. It 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
Helichrysum glumaceum has been recorded from mountains near Hatta in addition to Jebel Hafeet and Ru'us al-Jibal (Jongbloed et al. 2003, MEW 2010). It is considered to exist at altitudes of c. 800 m and above (Feulner 2011). The native range of this species is tropical Africa to the Arabian Peninsula (H. glumaceum) and Iran (synonym H. makranicum) (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 considered to be ecologically similar to its relative, Helichrysum makranicum: a woody perennial species that can grow up to 25 cm in height, producing white-green leaves with rolled edges (Jongbloed et al. 2003). However, it does differ from its relative, in terms of producing white, globular flower-heads (as opposed to pink) between January and April (Jongbloed et al. 2003). It is typically found growing in rocky habitats at high altitudes, specifically within wadis, gulleys and on slopes (Jongbloed et al. 2003, Feulner 2016).
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
330860
Taxon name
Halopeplis perfoliata
(Forssk.) Bunge ex Ung.-Sternb.
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Halopeplis perfoliata
(Forssk.) Bunge ex Ung.-Sternb.
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Plants
Flowering Plants
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
tracheophyta
Class
magnoliopsida
Order
caryophyllales
Family
amaranthaceae
Genus
Halopeplis
Species
perfoliata
Species authority
(Forssk.) Bunge ex Ung.-Sternb.
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 widespread and common throughout coastal areas of the UAE, as it is characteristic of sand and salt-marsh habitats. 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
Within the UAE, this species is widespread throughout coastal areas (Karim and Dakheel 2006, Perry 2008). It particular, it has been recorded from the R'as al-Khaimah, Abu Dhabi and its offshore islands, in addition to Fujairah and Dubai (Karim and Dakheel 2006, Sakkir et al. 2017). Globally, the native range of this species spans from Egypt and Eritrea to 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 species is known to grow in sand sheets and salt marshes which are frequently inundated with tidal water (Böer and Saenger 2006). This species is fleshy and typically grows as a low shrublet or as a herb, reaching up to 40 cm in height (Karim and Dakheel 2006). It has a woody base, succulent ovoid leaves (which can become red) and small flower spikes that are present between July and December (Karim and Dakheel 2006). This species is a highly salt tolerant species, or a halophyte (Karim and Dakheel 2006).
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
330859
Taxon name
Gymnocarpos decander
Forssk.
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Gymnocarpos decander
Forssk.
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Plants
Flowering Plants
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
tracheophyta
Class
magnoliopsida
Order
caryophyllales
Family
caryophyllaceae
Genus
Gymnocarpos
Species
decander
Species authority
Forssk.
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 throughout the Hajar Mountain range in the UAE in addition to the Ru'us al-Jibal and Jebel Hafeet. It is generally considered to be common, persists at a wide range of altitudes and occurs in at least one protected area. 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 is known to occur at Jebel Hafeet, in the Ru'us al-Jibal and across the Hajar Mountains (Jongbloed et al. 2003, Brown et al. 2007). It is considered to occur throughout a wide range of altitudes (Jongbloed et al. 2003) and in the Ru'us al-Jibal has been recorded from 500 m to at least 1,600 m (Feulner 2011). Globally, the native range of this species spans from the Canary Islands, across northern Africa to 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 dwarf shrub species grows within mountain environments and on gravel plains, in addition to within wadis (Jongbloed et al. 2003, Brown et al. 2007, Fawzi and Ksiksi 2012). It has a woody base and can reach up to 45 cm in height (Jongbloed et al. 2003). The leaves are cylindrical with a pointed tip and yellow flowers are present between January and May (Jongbloed et al. 2003).
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
This species appears to be grazed at high elevations within the Ru'us al-Jibal (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.
Assessment ID
330857
Taxon name
Grewia erythraea
Schweinf.
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Grewia erythraea
Schweinf.
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Plants
Flowering Plants
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
tracheophyta
Class
magnoliopsida
Order
malvales
Family
malvaceae
Genus
Grewia
Species
erythraea
Species authority
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 is widespread throughout the Hajar Mountains, however, grazing by livestock may impact the species in parts of its range. Although data are lacking on the population size and trend, the species is assessed as Least Concern as the population is inferred to be stable.
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 widespread in the Hajar Mountains and Ru'us al-Jibal (Jongbloed et al. 2003, MEW 2010) and also occurs on Jebel Hafeet (Perry 2008). In addition, it has been recorded at the highest points of Jezirat Bidiyat (Western 1993). It is reported to occur at altitudes up to c. 1000 m (Feulner 2011). The native range of this species spans from Egypt through to Central Kenya and to 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
Grewia erythraea generally inhabits hillsides (Jongbloed et al. 2003). This perennial shrub species has woody stems and can grow up to 150 cm in height (Jongbloed et al. 2003, Fawzi and Ksiksi 2012). It produces small white flowers between October and February in addition to producing a red berry fruit in 3-4 parts (Jongbloed et al. 2003). It is a characteristic species of the submontane zone which is dominated by grasses, herbs and subshrubs (Patzelt 2015).
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
This species is browsed by native grazers including gazelle and ibex, although they don't appear to be a threat to the vegetation (Ghazanfar and Fisher 1998). It is, however, also thought to be browsed by feral goats (Feulner 2011) which may pose a threat, as it is often seen to be heavily grazed (Feulner 2011). This species can grow to the size of a small tree, however, it is typically reduced to a cushion by browsers (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
330856
Taxon name
Geranium trilophum
Boiss.
Uploaded by
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Geranium trilophum
Boiss.
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Plants
Flowering Plants
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
tracheophyta
Class
magnoliopsida
Order
geraniales
Family
geraniaceae
Genus
Geranium
Species
trilophum
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
Despite being restricted to the Hajar Mountains and Ru'us al-Jibal in the UAE, this species is known to occur within at least one protected area in its range. In addition, it has been suggested that its supposed rarity may instead be due to being overlooked rather than actually being scarce. It 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
Within the UAE, it is known to occur in the Ru'us al-Jibal, up to altitudes of 1450 m (Feulner 2011). The native range of this species includes the Arabian Peninsula and Iran (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 species has similar ecology to Geranium mascatense: it has round, lobed leaves and dark pink flowers with a black centre, which can be seen between February and May (Jongbloed et al. 2003). However, Geranium trilophum is thought to have larger flowers (Jongbloed et al. 2003). Similarly to G. mascatense, it may well inhabit gravel substrate, in addition to shady places within both wadis and plantations (Jongbloed et al. 2003). Within the Wadi Wurayah National Park, this species is known to grow on north-facing rubble slopes which are shaded by a cliff (Feulner 2016).
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
330855
Taxon name
Geranium mascatense
Boiss.
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National Red List Database
Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Geranium mascatense
Boiss.
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Plants
Flowering Plants
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
tracheophyta
Class
magnoliopsida
Order
geraniales
Family
geraniaceae
Genus
Geranium
Species
mascatense
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 appears to be locally common throughout the Hajar Mountain range in the UAE. Although it is restricted to this area of the country, this may indicate that it is well adapted to this specific habitat. 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 is widespread within the northern Hajar Mountains and the Ru'us al-Jibal (Jongbloed et al. 2003, Feulner 2011). Within the Ru'us al-Jibal, it is estimated to occur at lower elevations, up to c. 600 m (Feulner 2011). Globally, the native range of this species encompasses Egypt and northeast tropical Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, Iran and 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 annual herb species grows within sand and loamy soils, in addition gravel and shady places such as ravine beds (Feulner 2014, Mahmoud et al. 2018). It is also known to grow in plantation habitats (Jongbloed et al. 2003). The plant can reach up to 45 cm in width, has round, lobed leaves and produces dark pink flowers, with a black centre, between February and May (Jongbloed et al. 2003).
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
Grazing by goats may threaten this species in parts of its range (Shahid 2017).
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.