Ficus johannis | UAE National Red List of Vascular Plants

Taxa
Ficus johannis | Boiss.
Publication
UAE National Red List of Vascular Plants
Location
Countries in Assessment
United Arab Emirates
Country ISO code(s)
ARE
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Off
Scope (Assessment)
National
Taxon
Taxonomic Group
Plants
Taxonomic Group Level 2
Flowering Plants
Assessed taxon level
Species
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
This species is known to be widespread within the southern Hajar Mountains and occurs within the Ru'us al-Jibal (Jongbloed et al. 2003, Feulner 2011). It is also known from Jebel Hafeet (EAD 2018). Generally, it grows at higher elevations above c. 500 m (Jongbloed et al. 2003). Globally, the native range of this species spans from the Arabian Peninsula, to Iran and Pakistan (Board of Trustees, RBG Kew 2019).
Habitats and Ecology
Ecological system type
Terrestrial system
No
Freshwater system
No
Marine system
No
Habitat
Habitat details as listed in assessment
This deciduous tree species can grow up to 8 m in height (Jongbloed et al. 2003, Feulner 2011). The trunk has distinctive almost-white bark and produces milky sap (Jongbloed et al. 2003). Its leaves vary in shape but are typically lobed, while fruit is produced between March and May and is purple when ripe (Jongbloed et al. 2003). It generally grows within plantation and mountain habitats, including rocky wadi slopes (Jongbloed et al. 2003, Feulner 2016).
Is there a map available in assessment?
Yes
Assessed status
Asessment status in full
Least Concern
Assessment status abreviation
LC
Assessment rationale/justification
Although this species is not described as common, it is known to be widespread throughout the Hajar Mountains. In addition, it occurs in at least one protected area within its range and is known to be cultivated in certain areas. Therefore, it is assessed as Least Concern.
About the assessment
Assessment year
2019
Assessors/contributors/reviewers listed
UAE National Red List Workshop
Affliation of assessor(s)/contributors/reviewers listed on assessment
Government
IGO
Assessor affiliation specific
Government|IGO
Criteria system
Criteria system specifics
IUCN v3.1 + Regional Guidelines v4.0
Criteria system used
IUCN
Criteria Citation
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.
Endemism
Endemic to region
Not_assigned
Endemism Notes
Is an endemic?: Not_assigned
Conservation
Threats listed in assessment
This species is known to be heavily grazed by livestock, which may pose a threat in areas of its range (Jongbloed et al. 2003).
Conservation Measures

Conservation measures:
Conservation measures notes:
Required conservation measures:

Scientific Name Kingdom Phylum Class Order Family Genus
Ficus johannis Plantae Tracheophyta Magnoliopsida Rosales Moraceae Ficus