United Arab Emirates

Official name
United Arab Emirates
ISO alpha-2 code
AE
ISO alpha-3 code
ARE
ISO numeric-3 code
784
Continent
Asia

Grewia tenax | UAE National Red List of Vascular Plants

Publication
UAE National Red List of Vascular Plants
Location
Scope (Assessment)
National
Countries in Assessment
United Arab Emirates
Country ISO code(s)
ARE
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Off
Is there a map available in assessment?
Yes
Ecological system type
Terrestrial system
No
Freshwater system
No
Marine system
No
Habitat
Habitat details as listed in assessment
This species grows as a large shrub (Feulner 2011). It is known from moist ravines and cliffs of mountainous areas, such as Jebel Qitab (Jongbloed et al. 2003, Feulner 2011). A perennial and woody species, this plant can grow up to 200 cm in height (Jongbloed et al. 2003). Between November to March, small white flowers are present, and it also produces an orange-yellow fruit with multiple lobes (Jongbloed et al. 2003). The species is associated with outer range-restricted species that have also been subject to drought in recent years.
Taxon
Taxa
Grewia tenax | (Forssk.) Fiori
Taxonomic Group
Plants
Taxonomic Group Level 2
Flowering Plants
Assessed taxon level
Species
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
This species has been recorded from slopes within the north-east of Jebel Qitab (Feulner 2011) and from nearby Wadi Hayl in 2015 (Sharjah Seedbank & Herbarium) in the Olive Highlands. The species appears to be restricted to this specific habitat within the UAE (Feulner 2011), however it is also found in Ru'us al-Jibal in northern Oman (Jongbloed et al. 2003), e.g. the Wadi Khaab Shamsi gorge in Oman. Generally, the species is found in a few scattered montane locations (Jongbloed et al. 2003, MEW 2010) in the region. The native range for this species extends from the Sahara to Tanzania and the Arabian Peninsula, in addition to from southern Africa to the Indian subcontinent (Board of Trustees, RBG Kew 2019).
Assessed status
Asessment status in full
Critically Endangered
Assessment status abreviation
CR
Assessment status criteria
B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)
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
Assessment rationale/justification
This species has a very restricted distribution within the UAE, having only been recorded from Jebel Qitab and Wadi Hayl. Its estimated extent of occurrence (EOO) is 24 km<sup>2</sup> and area of occupancy (AOO) is 8 km<sup>2</sup>. According to the most important threat to this species (drought and extreme weather), it is considered to occur at one threat-based location. In addition, this species is experiencing an ongoing decline in the extent and quality of available habitat due to ongoing droughts and grazing by animals. Therefore, this species is assessed as Critically Endangered (CR B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)). There is not considered to be any rescue effect from subpopulations in Oman, meaning that no regional adjustment is required for the assessment and it remains as Critically Endangered.
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 threatened by ongoing drought, in addition to grazing by feral animals.
Conservation Measures

Conservation measures:
Conservation measures notes:
Required conservation measures:

Further information
History
Although the species may have been in better condition as a result of higher rainfall in the 1990s, the species is considered to also have been CR in 1996.
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Grewia erythraea | UAE National Red List of Vascular Plants

Publication
UAE National Red List of Vascular Plants
Location
Scope (Assessment)
National
Countries in Assessment
United Arab Emirates
Country ISO code(s)
ARE
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Off
Is there a map available in assessment?
Yes
Ecological system type
Terrestrial system
No
Freshwater system
No
Marine system
No
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).
Taxon
Taxa
Grewia erythraea | Schweinf.
Taxonomic Group
Plants
Taxonomic Group Level 2
Flowering Plants
Assessed taxon level
Species
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).
Assessed status
Asessment status in full
Least Concern
Assessment status abreviation
LC
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
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.
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 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).
Conservation Measures

Conservation measures:
Conservation measures notes:
Required conservation measures:

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Geranium trilophum | UAE National Red List of Vascular Plants

Publication
UAE National Red List of Vascular Plants
Location
Scope (Assessment)
National
Countries in Assessment
United Arab Emirates
Country ISO code(s)
ARE
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Off
Is there a map available in assessment?
Yes
Ecological system type
Terrestrial system
No
Freshwater system
No
Marine system
No
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).
Taxon
Taxa
Geranium trilophum | Boiss.
Taxonomic Group
Plants
Taxonomic Group Level 2
Flowering Plants
Assessed taxon level
Species
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).
Assessed status
Asessment status in full
Least Concern
Assessment status abreviation
LC
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
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.
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
There is no information available.
Conservation Measures

Conservation measures:
Conservation measures notes:
Required conservation measures:

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Geranium mascatense | UAE National Red List of Vascular Plants

Publication
UAE National Red List of Vascular Plants
Location
Scope (Assessment)
National
Countries in Assessment
United Arab Emirates
Country ISO code(s)
ARE
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Off
Is there a map available in assessment?
Yes
Ecological system type
Terrestrial system
No
Freshwater system
No
Marine system
No
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).
Taxon
Taxa
Geranium mascatense | Boiss.
Taxonomic Group
Plants
Taxonomic Group Level 2
Flowering Plants
Assessed taxon level
Species
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).
Assessed status
Asessment status in full
Least Concern
Assessment status abreviation
LC
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
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.
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
Grazing by goats may threaten this species in parts of its range (Shahid 2017).
Conservation Measures

Conservation measures:
Conservation measures notes:
Required conservation measures:

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Geranium biuncinatum | UAE National Red List of Vascular Plants

Publication
UAE National Red List of Vascular Plants
Location
Scope (Assessment)
National
Countries in Assessment
United Arab Emirates
Country ISO code(s)
ARE
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Off
Is there a map available in assessment?
Yes
Ecological system type
Terrestrial system
No
Freshwater system
No
Marine system
No
Habitat
Habitat details as listed in assessment
This species has been recorded from north-facing rubble slopes which are also shaded from a cliff (Feulner 2016). It is also known to grow within wadis, on wadi slopes and in silt terraces and gulleys, but appears to prefer sheltered damp sites (Feulner 2016). Its characteristic seed capsules have a 'beak' and curved horns (Feulner 2016).
Taxon
Taxa
Geranium biuncinatum | Kokwaro
Taxonomic Group
Plants
Taxonomic Group Level 2
Flowering Plants
Assessed taxon level
Species
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Within the UAE, this species is known to occur in the Ru'us al-Jibal between 400-900 m altitude (Jongbloed et al. 2003, Feulner 2011). The native range of this species includes northeast tropical Africa and the Arabian Peninsula (Board of Trustees, RBG Kew 2019).
Assessed status
Asessment status in full
Least Concern
Assessment status abreviation
LC
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
Assessment rationale/justification
Although this species is fairly restricted within the UAE, and was generally considered to be rare in the country, it has been discovered to be locally common within the Wadi Wurayah National Park. This suggests that it may occur in other locations of the Hajar Mountains were it could have been previously overlooked. It is assessed as Least Concern.
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
There is no information available.
Conservation Measures

Conservation measures:
Conservation measures notes:
Required conservation measures:

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Forsskaolea viridis | UAE National Red List of Vascular Plants

Publication
UAE National Red List of Vascular Plants
Location
Scope (Assessment)
National
Countries in Assessment
United Arab Emirates
Country ISO code(s)
ARE
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Off
Is there a map available in assessment?
Yes
Ecological system type
Terrestrial system
No
Freshwater system
No
Marine system
No
Habitat
Habitat details as listed in assessment
This annual herb is found on hillsides and in wadis, in addition to plantations and lower hills (Jongbloed et al. 2003, MEW 2010).
Taxon
Taxa
Forsskaolea viridis | Ehrenb. ex Desf.
Taxonomic Group
Plants
Taxonomic Group Level 2
Flowering Plants
Assessed taxon level
Species
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
In the UAE, this species has a restricted distribution in the Hajar Mountains and Ru'us al-Jibal (Jongbloed et al. 2003), although the record (single location in Wadi Khaab Shamsi) mentioned for the Ru'us al-Jibal in Feulner (2011) is within Oman. The species has also been recorded from Wadi Tarabat on Jebel Hafeet (Karim and Fawzi 2007). The EOO is estimated at between 2,000 and 2,500 km<sup>2</sup>, however the AOO cannot be estimated as detailed locality data are not available. The global range of this species is through the Arabian Peninsula to Iran and Pakistan (Board of Trustees, RBG Kew 2019).
Assessed status
Asessment status in full
Least Concern
Assessment status abreviation
LC
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
Assessment rationale/justification
This species occurs in the mountain areas of the eastern UAE and therefore has a restricted extent of occurrence (EOO). However, it is without known widespread threats and the population is inferred to be stable. Therefore, it is assessed as Least Concern.
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
There is no information available.
Conservation Measures

Conservation measures:
Conservation measures notes:
Required conservation measures:

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Ficus johannis | UAE National Red List of Vascular Plants

Publication
UAE National Red List of Vascular Plants
Location
Scope (Assessment)
National
Countries in Assessment
United Arab Emirates
Country ISO code(s)
ARE
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Off
Is there a map available in assessment?
Yes
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).
Taxon
Taxa
Ficus johannis | Boiss.
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).
Assessed status
Asessment status in full
Least Concern
Assessment status abreviation
LC
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
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.
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:

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Farsetia stylosa | UAE National Red List of Vascular Plants

Publication
UAE National Red List of Vascular Plants
Location
Scope (Assessment)
National
Countries in Assessment
United Arab Emirates
Country ISO code(s)
ARE
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Off
Is there a map available in assessment?
Yes
Ecological system type
Terrestrial system
No
Freshwater system
No
Marine system
No
Habitat
Habitat details as listed in assessment
This species is an annual or perennial herb that grows up to 0.5 m in height, found on sands and gravels (Jongbloed et al. 2003).
Taxon
Taxa
Farsetia stylosa | R.Br.
Taxonomic Group
Plants
Taxonomic Group Level 2
Flowering Plants
Assessed taxon level
Species
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
In the UAE, Jongbloed et al. (2003) reported the species is found in scattered locations in eastern part of the country. However, it seems as though the species may be present more widely, such as around Al Ain (RBGE Herbarium specimens). The species also occurs in the central Ru'us al-Jibal as an occasional (Feulner 2011) and has been found at Wadi Al Ain (Mousa and Fawzi 2009). The species has also been recorded from the Nakhali Palace areas, southeast of Dubai city (<a href=""http://data.rbge.org.uk/herb/E00374810"">RBGE Herbarium, coll. U. Deil, 1987</a>). The global range of this species is across much of western and northern Africa, through the Arabian Peninsula to India (Board of Trustees, RBG Kew 2019).
Assessed status
Asessment status in full
Least Concern
Assessment status abreviation
LC
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
Assessment rationale/justification
The species is known from scattered locations in eastern part of the country, however it seems as though the species may be present more widely, including around Al Ain (RBGE Herbarium specimens) and in the central Ru'us al-Jibal. The species occurs in sands and gravels. Whilst further research is required into potential threats, for example from camel browsing, the species is not likely to qualify for a threatened category, and it is assessed as Least Concern.
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
There is no information available.
Conservation Measures

Conservation measures:
Conservation measures notes:
Required conservation measures:

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Farsetia longisiliqua | UAE National Red List of Vascular Plants

Publication
UAE National Red List of Vascular Plants
Location
Scope (Assessment)
National
Countries in Assessment
United Arab Emirates
Country ISO code(s)
ARE
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Off
Is there a map available in assessment?
Yes
Ecological system type
Terrestrial system
No
Freshwater system
No
Marine system
No
Habitat
Habitat details as listed in assessment
This is a perennial, woody-based shrublet 0.3(1.0) m in height. One record is from a mountain, the second from a gravel plain (Jongbloed et al. 2003).
Taxon
Taxa
Farsetia longisiliqua | Decne.
Taxonomic Group
Plants
Taxonomic Group Level 2
Flowering Plants
Assessed taxon level
Species
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
In the UAE, Jongbloed et al. (2003) reported this species from Jebel Hafeet, where it is found at the base and on the lower slopes (G.R. Feulner pers. comm. 2020). The Sharjah Seedbank & Herbarium hold one record from the Al Madam-Hatta Road in Oman, very close to the border with the UAE, c.5 km from Al Madam. The species is also believed to occur along the Hajar Mountain front east of Jebel Hafeet, in the Omani province of Wilayat Mahdhah (G.R. Feulner pers. comm. 2020). The global range of this species is from northeastern Africa and through the Arabian Peninsula (Board of Trustees, RBG Kew 2019).
Assessed status
Asessment status in full
Data Deficient
Assessment status abreviation
DD
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
Assessment rationale/justification
In the UAE, this species appears to be known from just one locality (Jebel Hafeet) and both the extent of occurrence (EOO) and areas of occupancy (AOO) are restricted, probably less than 25 km<sup>2</sup>. Without further information on threats, in addition to population size and trend, the species is considered Data Deficient, however, the species is in urgent need of research, and may qualify for a threatened category given its highly restricted distribution within the UAE, and potential threats from development and infrastructure development on Jebel Hafeet.
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
The known localities have been subject to extensive infrastructure development, however the scope and scale of any impact is not known. Grazing also occurs on and around Jebel Hafeet (Sakkir et al. 2018).
Conservation Measures

Conservation measures:
Conservation measures notes:
Required conservation measures:

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Farsetia linearis | UAE National Red List of Vascular Plants

Publication
UAE National Red List of Vascular Plants
Location
Scope (Assessment)
National
Countries in Assessment
United Arab Emirates
Country ISO code(s)
ARE
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Off
Is there a map available in assessment?
Incomplete
Ecological system type
Terrestrial system
No
Freshwater system
No
Marine system
No
Habitat
Habitat details as listed in assessment
The species is found in sand and gravel plains (Jongbloed et al. 2003). It is a perennial herb that grows to 0.6 m (Jongbloed et al. 2003).
Taxon
Taxa
Farsetia linearis | Decne. ex Boiss.
Taxonomic Group
Plants
Taxonomic Group Level 2
Flowering Plants
Assessed taxon level
Species
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
There are few records of this species in the UAE. Jongbloed et al. (2003) gives localities as Rams (R'as Al-Khaimah), Al Ain (Abu Dhabi), and the Masafi-Dibba Road (Fujairah/R'as Al-Khaimah). The Sharjah Seedbank & Herbarium holds specimens from two localities; Wadi Shees (Fujairah) and from the Mahafez bridge (Sharjah-Kalba Road, Sharjah). Mahmoud et al. (2018) records the species from their work in the eastern UAE, without localities. The species is endemic to the Arabian Peninsula (Board of Trustees, RBG Kew 2019).
Assessed status
Asessment status in full
Data Deficient
Assessment status abreviation
DD
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
Assessment rationale/justification
In the UAE, this species appears to be known from just a small number of localities in the northeastern part of the country. Without further information on threats, in addition to population size and trend, the species is considered Data Deficient.
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
No
Endemism Notes
Is an endemic?: No
Endemism specifics: This species is endemic to the Arabian Peninsula
Conservation
Threats listed in assessment
Without detailed information on the distribution in the UAE, little can be said about threats.
Conservation Measures

Conservation measures:
Conservation measures notes:
Required conservation measures:

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