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United Arab Emirates (the)

Official name
United Arab Emirates
ISO alpha-2 code
AE
ISO alpha-3 code
ARE
ISO numeric-3 code
784
Continent
Asia
Assessment ID
330815
Taxon name
Boerhavia elegans
Choisy
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Boerhavia elegans
Choisy
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Plants
Flowering Plants
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
tracheophyta
Class
magnoliopsida
Order
caryophyllales
Family
nyctaginaceae
Genus
Boerhavia
Species
elegans
Species authority
Choisy
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 found in the eastern UAE, where it is common and widespread in the Hajar Mountains and associated gravel plains at lower elevations and is present on Jebel Hafeet. The extent of occurrence (EOO) is estimated at c. 4,500 km<sup>2</sup>, however, the area of occupancy cannot be estimated as detailed distribution records are not available. Whilst grazing may impact the species, it is assessed as Least Concern.
Assessment details
Year assessed
2019
Assessors/contributors/reviewers listed
UAE National Red List Workshop
Criteria system used
IUCN
Reference for methods given
IUCN. 2012. IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria: Version 3.1, Second edition. IUCN, Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK. iv + 32pp pp. And IUCN. 2012. Guidelines for Application of IUCN Red List Criteria at Regional and National Levels: Version 4.0. Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK: IUCN. iii + 41pp.
Further information
Endemism (according to assessment)
Endemic to region
Not assigned
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
This species is found in the eastern UAE, where it is common and widespread in the Hajar Mountains and associated gravel plains at lower elevations from sea level to c. 1,000 m asl, and also round at Jebel Hafeet (Jongbloed et al. 2003, MEW 2010). The species is present but less common in the Ru'us al-Jibal (Feulner 2011) and present in Wadi Wurayah (Feulner 2016). It is particularly common on roadsides in Fujairah Emirate (Jongbloed et al. 2003). The native range of this species is from Niger to eastern Africa, through the Arabian Peninsula, to Iran and northwestern 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
The species is found in hills, wadis, gravel plains and roadsides. It is a perennial herb, up to 50 cm 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
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
330814
Taxon name
Boerhavia diffusa
L.
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Boerhavia diffusa
L.
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Plants
Flowering Plants
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
tracheophyta
Class
magnoliopsida
Order
caryophyllales
Family
nyctaginaceae
Genus
Boerhavia
Species
diffusa
Species authority
L.
Location and scope
Specific locality or subnational name or regional name
United Arab Emirates (the)
Scope (of the Assessment)
National
Countries included within the scope of the assessment
United Arab Emirates (the)
Country ISO code(s)
ARE
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Not_assigned
Conservation Status
Assessed as
Least Concern
Abbreviated status
LC
Criteria system used
IUCN

(see Assessment details)

Assessment rationale/justification
This species appears to be relatively widespread in the northeast of the UAE and is known to grow within a variety of habitats. As of yet, it is still not clear whether this species is common or rare throughout its range. It is currently assessed as Least Concern.
Assessment details
Year assessed
2019
Assessors/contributors/reviewers listed
UAE National Red List Workshop
Criteria system used
IUCN
Reference for methods given
IUCN. 2012. IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria: Version 3.1, Second edition. IUCN, Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK. iv + 32pp pp. And IUCN. 2012. Guidelines for Application of IUCN Red List Criteria at Regional and National Levels: Version 4.0. Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK: IUCN. iii + 41pp.
Further information
Endemism (according to assessment)
Endemic to region
Not assigned
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Within the UAE, this species is described as widespread within the elevations of the Hajar Mountains, in addition to occurring within plantations along the east coast of the country (Board of Trustees, RBG Kew 2019). Globally, the native range of this species spans across the tropics and subtropics (Board of Trustees, RBG Kew 2019).
Is there a map available in assessment?
Yes
Habitat and systems
Ecological system type
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Habitat
Habitat details as listed in assessment
This species is a perennial or annual species, with slender stems and a maximum height of 80 cm (Jongbloed et al. 2003). It has oval to round leaves with crinkled edges, one-seeded hairy fruit and pink flowers which can be seen between February and June (Jongbloed et al. 2003). This plant generally grows on hillsides in addition to in sand and gravel plains and plantations (Jongbloed et al. 2003, MEW 2010).
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
There is no information available.
Publication
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
330813
Taxon name
Bienertia cycloptera
Bunge
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Bienertia cycloptera
Bunge
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Plants
Flowering Plants
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
tracheophyta
Class
magnoliopsida
Order
caryophyllales
Family
amaranthaceae
Genus
Bienertia
Species
cycloptera
Species authority
Bunge
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
Near Threatened
Abbreviated status
NT
Qualifying criteria (if given)
B1ab(iii)
Criteria system used
IUCN

(see Assessment details)

Assessment rationale/justification
Bienertia cycloptera occurs from the extreme west of the Arabian Gulf coast, almost to the most northern point of this coastline. Its estimated EOO is 28,675 km<sup>2</sup> and it is considered to be severely fragmented due to the widely scattered localities in which it occurs. Within its range, it is threatened by development of coastal regions which is causing a continuing decline in the extent and quality of available habitat for this species. Therefore, it is currently assessed as Near Threatened.
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 from along the Arabian Gulf coast (Jongbloed et al. 2003), including Jebel Ali. The estimated EOO of this species is 28,675 km<sup>2</sup>. Globally, the native range of this species spans from south-east European Russia to central Asia and the Arabian Peninsula (Board of Trustees, RBG Kew 2019).
Is there a map available in assessment?
Yes
Habitat and systems
Ecological system type
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Habitat
Habitat details as listed in assessment
It is an annual species which can grow up to 1.0 m (Jongbloed et al. 2003, Böer and Saenger 2006). This species has almost cylindrical leaves, a berry like fruit and small yellow flowers which can be seen between October and December (Jongbloed et al. 2003). It grows within saline sand substrate and can found in coastal sabkhas and salt marshes (Jongbloed et al. 2003).
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
This species is threatened by the ongoing coastal development occurring the Arabian Gulf coast where it is found.
History
Coastal development within the UAE has been increasing in frequency and intensity since 1996, reducing the extent and quality of available habitat for this species.
Publication
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
330812
Taxon name
Astragalus vogelii
(Webb) Bornm.
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Astragalus vogelii
(Webb) Bornm.
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Plants
Flowering Plants
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
tracheophyta
Class
magnoliopsida
Order
fabales
Family
fabaceae
Genus
Astragalus
Species
vogelii
Species authority
(Webb) Bornm.
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, although having scattered confirmed localities, appears to be fairly widespread throughout the east of the UAE. In addition, it is well adapted to living within its preferred habitat: sandy desert. 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
In the UAE, this plant has been reported from Dibba and Shwaib to the eastern part of the country (Jongbloed et al. 2003). Globally, the native range of this species spans from Cape Verde through the western and central Sahara, 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 herb species grows within sand (Jongbloed et al. 2003, Mahmoud et al. 2018). It has prostrate stems that reach up to 40 cm, hairy leaves, pink-white to purple flowers between February and April and small, straight pods (Jongbloed et al. 2003). The stems are also covered in white-hairs (Jongbloed et al. 2003). It is a crop wild relative of the milkvetch and other Astragalus species (Kameswara Rao 2013).
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
There is no information available.
Publication
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
330811
Taxon name
Astragalus squarrosus
Bunge
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Astragalus squarrosus
Bunge
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Plants
Flowering Plants
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
tracheophyta
Class
magnoliopsida
Order
fabales
Family
fabaceae
Genus
Astragalus
Species
squarrosus
Species authority
Bunge
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
Endangered
Abbreviated status
EN
Qualifying criteria (if given)
B1ab(iii)
Criteria system used
IUCN

(see Assessment details)

Assessment rationale/justification
This species occurs in Umm al-Quwain and Jebel Ali along the Arabian Gulf Coast of the UAE. These coastal areas are currently undergoing development for residential, commercial and industrial purposes. As a result, this species' habitat is reducing in extent and quality. In addition, the species has a relatively restricted range, with an estimated EOO of 1,885 km<sup>2</sup> and two locations. Therefore, it is assessed as Endangered.
Assessment details
Year assessed
2019
Assessors/contributors/reviewers listed
UAE National Red List Workshop
Criteria system used
IUCN
Reference for methods given
IUCN. 2012. IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria: Version 3.1, Second edition. IUCN, Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK. iv + 32pp pp. And IUCN. 2012. Guidelines for Application of IUCN Red List Criteria at Regional and National Levels: Version 4.0. Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK: IUCN. iii + 41pp.
Further information
Endemism (according to assessment)
Endemic to region
Not assigned
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Within the UAE, this species occurs along the Arabian Gulf coast within the north of the country (Jongbloed et al. 2003), including from Jebel Ali, northwards to Umm al-Quwain. The estimated EOO is 1,885 km<sup>2</sup> and the species is considered to occur within two threat-based locations. The native range of this species spans from the Arabian Peninsula to central Asia 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
It is a perennial species that can grow up to 0.5 m in height (Jongbloed et al. 2003). It produces oval leaves with pointed tips, pink flowers between February and April and egg shaped seed pods (Jongbloed et al. 2003). The entire plant is also covered in fine white hairs (Jongbloed et al. 2003). Astragalus squarrosus typically grows within sand dunes (Jongbloed et al. 2003).
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
Known localities of this species, including Jebel Ali, have been highly developed as result of ongoing coastal development in the UAE. For example, a specific site where this species was previously found has now been converted into a golf course.
History
Coastal development within the UAE has been increasing in frequency and intensity since 1996, reducing the extent and quality of available habitat for this species.
Publication
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
330810
Taxon name
Astragalus fasciculifolius
Boiss.
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Astragalus fasciculifolius
Boiss.
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Plants
Flowering Plants
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
tracheophyta
Class
magnoliopsida
Order
fabales
Family
fabaceae
Genus
Astragalus
Species
fasciculifolius
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
Within the UAE, this species is found in the northern Hajar Mountains and the Ru'us al Jibal, in Wadi Zikt within the northern Wadi Wurayah National Park, and in the southwestern Hajar Mountains (the upper Wadi Helo and Jebel Sfai). The extent of occurrence (EOO) is estimated at c. 1,850 km<sup>2</sup>, however, the area of occupancy cannot be estimated as detailed distribution records are not available. In the Ru'us al Jibal, Feulner (2011) found this to be one of the most common species, although some reduction was observed during drought periods, probably as a result of grazing. In Wadi Wurayah National Park, the species was considered 'rare' (Feulner 2016). The species is considered Least Concern at present for the UAE National Red List as the species occurs in more than ten locations and it is unlikely that there are continuing declines in the number of mature individuals or in habitat extent or quality.
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, the species is found in the northern Hajar Mountains and the Ru'us al Jibal (Jongbloed et al. 2003, Feulner 2011). Feulner (2016) presents records from Wadi Zikt within the Wadi Wurayah National Park and it has been recorded from the upper Wadi Hiluw (Helo) (El-Keblawy in Feulner 2011) and Feulner (2014) recorded the species from the vicinity of Jebel Sfai in the south-west of the Hajar Mountains. The species has been newly-recorded from Al Khulaibiah (Fujairah) in the Wadi Wurayah buffer zone (D. Aplin pers. comm. 2019). Globally, this species is native to Iraq to Iran, and the Arabian Peninsula (Board of Trustees, RBG Kew 2019).
Is there a map available in assessment?
Yes
Habitat and systems
Ecological system type
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Habitat
Habitat details as listed in assessment
This dwarf perennial shrub is found on hillsides, slopes and wadi banks at medium to high elevations (Jongbloed et al. 2003, Feulner 2016).
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
Feulner (2011) found some localised reduction in numbers of this species during drought periods, probably as a result of grazing.
Publication
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
330809
Taxon name
Lysimachia linum-stellatum
L.
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Lysimachia linum-stellatum
L.
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Plants
Flowering Plants
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
tracheophyta
Class
magnoliopsida
Order
ericales
Family
primulaceae
Genus
Lysimachia
Species
linum-stellatum
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
Although Lysimachia linum-stellatum has previously been described as rare, it is also considered to be easily over-looked. It generally occurs at high elevations, which may be difficult to access for sampling, in addition to being known from at least one protected area within its range. Therefore, it is assessed as Least Concern.
Assessment details
Year assessed
2019
Assessors/contributors/reviewers listed
UAE National Red List Workshop
Criteria system used
IUCN
Reference for methods given
IUCN. 2012. IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria: Version 3.1, Second edition. IUCN, Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK. iv + 32pp pp. And IUCN. 2012. Guidelines for Application of IUCN Red List Criteria at Regional and National Levels: Version 4.0. Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK: IUCN. iii + 41pp.
Further information
Endemism (according to assessment)
Endemic to region
Not assigned
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Within the UAE, it has been recorded from the Wadi Wurayah National Park and the Ru'us al-Jibal, at elevations up to 1,350 m (Jongbloed et al. 2003). It is thought to be largely restricted to this area (Feulner 2011). Globally, the native range of this species spans across the Canary Islands, the Mediterranean and northern Africa to 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 herb species is known to grow within mountain habitats, wadis and on sheltered slopes (Jongbloed et al. 2003, MEW 2010, Mahmoud et al. 2018). It can reach up to 10 cm in height, has linear to lance-shaped leaves, flowers which are present between February and April and a round, five-valved fruit capsule (Jongbloed et al. 2003).
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
There is no information available.
Publication
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
330808
Taxon name
Aristida mutabilis
Trin. & Rupr.
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Aristida mutabilis
Trin. & Rupr.
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Plants
Flowering Plants
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
tracheophyta
Class
liliopsida
Order
poales
Family
poaceae
Genus
Aristida
Species
mutabilis
Species authority
Trin. & Rupr.
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
Data Deficient
Abbreviated status
DD
Criteria system used
IUCN

(see Assessment details)

Assessment rationale/justification
There is relatively little information available regarding this species in the UAE, specifically, in terms of its distribution within the country. As such, it is assessed as Data Deficient.
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, it was recorded in 2009 from Khor Kalba's protected area, before the area was designated. Globally, the native range of this species spans from Sahara to Tanzania, the Arabian Peninsula 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 grass species is known to grow in stony and rocky ground, including gravel plains (Norton et al. 2009, Gairola et al. 2017). It is also described as growing in plantation habitats (MEW 2010).
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
There is no information available.
Publication
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
330807
Taxon name
Aristida funiculata
Trin. & Rupr.
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Aristida funiculata
Trin. & Rupr.
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Plants
Flowering Plants
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
tracheophyta
Class
liliopsida
Order
poales
Family
poaceae
Genus
Aristida
Species
funiculata
Species authority
Trin. & Rupr.
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
Data Deficient
Abbreviated status
DD
Criteria system used
IUCN

(see Assessment details)

Assessment rationale/justification
From the available information on this species, its current distribution within the UAE is unclear. Therefore, it is assessed as Data Deficient.
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
G.R. Feulner (in litt, MEW 2010) stated that this plant has been recorded a few times in the UAE. However, there is a lack of distribution data available. Globally, this species is distributed across North Africa, the Middle East, Pakistan, India and Thailand (Board of Trustees, RBG Kew 2018).
Is there a map available in assessment?
Not possible
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 plant of sandy soil with a three-haired awn up to 8 cm in length (Jongbloed et al. 2003).
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
There is no information available.
Publication
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
330806
Taxon name
Aristida abnormis
Chiov.
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National Red List Database
Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Aristida abnormis
Chiov.
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Plants
Flowering Plants
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
tracheophyta
Class
liliopsida
Order
poales
Family
poaceae
Genus
Aristida
Species
abnormis
Species authority
Chiov.
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
Within the UAE, this species is found along the Arabian Gulf coast (Jongbloed et al. 2003), in the Hajar Mountains and foothills, and on the east coast. It is not a common species and is likely to have been impacted by, especially, coastal development. However, it has a large estimated extent of occurrence (EOO) and 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
Within the UAE this species inhabits salt flats around the Arabian Gulf coast (Jongbloed et al. 2003, Al Mehairbi et al. 2019). The species has also been observed in the Ru'us Al-Jibal Mountains to c.1,350 m elevation (Feulner 2011) and in the Wadi Wurayah National Park (Feulner 2016); it is considered typical of the Hajar Mountains (G. Brown pers. comm. 2019), and there is also a record from the east coast in Sharjah. Al Mehairbi et al. (2019) consider the species to be restricted to the Arabian Gulf coast, and even there, absent from large areas. Globally, this species occurs from north-eastern Africa, through the Arabian Peninsula, to Iran and 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
The species is annual grass, up to 0.6 m (Al Mehairbi et al. 2019) with lance-shaped leaves. It occurs in sand and salt flats along the Arabian Gulf coast (Jongbloed et al. 2003), in silt in the mountains (Feulner 2011), and in a range of habitats such as wadis, wadi slopes, terraces, gulleys and slopes in Wadi Wurayah (Feulner 2016).
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
Impacts from coastal development are likely to have been significant. The species is grazed (Al Hehairi et al. 2019) but the impacts are not thought to be significant.
Publication
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.