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

Caroxylon imbricatum | 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 small shrub species typically grows in sand sheets and is able to inhabit saline sand and disturbed areas along the coast (Western 1992, Böer and Saenger 2006, Norton et al. 2009, MEW 2010). As such, it is considered to be a halophyte, or salt-tolerant, species (Sakkir et al. 2017). It is considered to be a characteristic species of its preferred environment (Böer and Saenger 2006). The species can grow up to 0.8 m in height and its leaves vary from linear and hairy to small and round, depending on the season (Jongbloed et al. 2003). It also has winged fruit and produces yellow flowers between September and December (Jongbloed et al. 2003). When crushed, the leaves of this plant produce an unpleasant smell (Jongbloed et al. 2003).
Taxon
Taxa
Caroxylon imbricatum | (Forssk.) Moq.
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 considered to be widespread along the coast (Jongbloed et al. 2003, Brown et al. 2007). The species occurs along the coast (MEW 2010), and it has also been recorded from the offshore islands of Abu Dhabi (Sakkir et al. 2017). The native range of this species spans from the Sahara to the Arabian Peninsula and on 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 considered to be common along the coasts of the UAE. It is able to persist in disturbed and highly saline environments, where it is referred to as a 'characteristic species'. 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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Calligonum crinitum | 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
The species is found in sand and in the high dunes. It is a large shrub (0.5-1.8 m high) that flowers January to March (Karim and Dakheel 2006). According to Mandaville (1990) it is the characteristic Calligonum species of the high dunes of the Rub' al-Khali.
Taxon
Taxa
Calligonum crinitum | Boiss.
Taxonomic Group
Plants
Taxonomic Group Level 2
Flowering Plants
Assessed taxon level
Species
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Within the UAE, Jongbloed et al. (2003) showed this species as present in the sand and high dunes of Dubai and Sharjah emirates. Perry (2008) considered the species to be present in the Rub Al Khali and widespread in the Liwa/Umm az-Zamul area and commented that the species had been overlooked in the UAE and confused with Calligonum comosum. The species is cultivated along roadsides in many areas (Karim and Dakheel 2006). The native range of this species is through the Arabian Peninsula and east to Pakistan and north-west 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 distribution of this species in the UAE requires further study, however, it is likely to be present in all areas of loose sand and sand dune, and it is known to be widespread in the Liwa and Umm az-Zamul areas. The species is considered 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 livestock, especially camels, may impact the species in parts of its range.
Conservation Measures

Conservation measures:
Conservation measures notes:
Required conservation measures:

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Brachypodium distachyon | 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
Brachypodium distachyon is an annual grass that grows up to 0.4 m high in sand and gravel plains as well as silt between rocks in mountains (Jongbloed et al. 2003). Feulner (2016) found the species in a range of habitats (wadi floor, wadi slopes and side gulleys) in Wadi Wurayah.
Taxon
Taxa
Brachypodium distachyon | (L.) P.Beauv.
Taxonomic Group
Plants
Taxonomic Group Level 2
Flowering Plants
Assessed taxon level
Species
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
This species is distributed in the eastern UAE. Jongbloed et al. (2003) reported the species from the Ru'us al-Jibal at high altitudes and from a single locality north of Hatta. In the Ru'us al-Jibal, Feulner (2011) found the species at all altitudes to c. 1,450 m asl. Feulner (2016) found the species to be locally common in Wadi Wurayah. Globally, this species occurs across North Africa, southern Europe, Ukraine, the Arabian Peninsula and West and Central Asia (Board of Trustees, RBG Kew 2018).
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 distributed in the eastern UAE, with scattered records from the Ru'us al-Jibal at high altitudes, a single locality north of Hatta, and from Wadi Wurayah. The species was found to be locally common in Wadi Wurayah and in the Ru'us al-Jibal. The extent of occurrence (EOO) is estimated to be up to 1,100 km<sup>2</sup>, however, the area of occupancy cannot be estimated as detailed distribution records are not available. Further research is required to confirm the full distribution within the UAE, and the scope of impacts from grazing, however, it is assessed here as Least Concern as it probably occurs in more than ten locations with no evidence of widespread declines in the number of mature individuals or in the quality and extent of habitat.
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 livestock may impact the species in parts of its range.
Conservation Measures

Conservation measures:
Conservation measures notes:
Required conservation measures:

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Boerhavia elegans | 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
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).
Taxon
Taxa
Boerhavia elegans | Choisy
Taxonomic Group
Plants
Taxonomic Group Level 2
Flowering Plants
Assessed taxon level
Species
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).
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 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.
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 livestock may impact the species in parts of its range.
Conservation Measures

Conservation measures:
Conservation measures notes:
Required conservation measures:

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Boerhavia diffusa | 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 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).
Taxon
Taxa
Boerhavia diffusa | L.
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 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).
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 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.
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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Bienertia cycloptera | 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
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).
Taxon
Taxa
Bienertia cycloptera | Bunge
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 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).
Assessed status
Asessment status in full
Near Threatened
Assessment status abreviation
NT
Assessment status criteria
B1ab(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
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.
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 the ongoing coastal development occurring the Arabian Gulf coast where it is found.
Conservation Measures

Conservation measures:
Conservation measures notes:
Required conservation measures:

Further information
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.
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Astragalus vogelii | 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 (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).
Taxon
Taxa
Astragalus vogelii | (Webb) Bornm.
Taxonomic Group
Plants
Taxonomic Group Level 2
Flowering Plants
Assessed taxon level
Species
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).
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, 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.
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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Astragalus squarrosus | 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
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).
Taxon
Taxa
Astragalus squarrosus | Bunge
Taxonomic Group
Plants
Taxonomic Group Level 2
Flowering Plants
Assessed taxon level
Species
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).
Assessed status
Asessment status in full
Endangered
Assessment status abreviation
EN
Assessment status criteria
B1ab(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 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.
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
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.
Conservation Measures

Conservation measures:
Conservation measures notes:
Required conservation measures:

Further information
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.
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Astragalus fasciculifolius | 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 dwarf perennial shrub is found on hillsides, slopes and wadi banks at medium to high elevations (Jongbloed et al. 2003, Feulner 2016).
Taxon
Taxa
Astragalus fasciculifolius | Boiss.
Taxonomic Group
Plants
Taxonomic Group Level 2
Flowering Plants
Assessed taxon level
Species
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).
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
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.
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
Feulner (2011) found some localised reduction in numbers of this species during drought periods, probably as a result of grazing.
Conservation Measures

Conservation measures:
Conservation measures notes:
Required conservation measures:

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Lysimachia linum-stellatum | 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 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).
Taxon
Taxa
Lysimachia linum-stellatum | L.
Taxonomic Group
Plants
Taxonomic Group Level 2
Flowering Plants
Assessed taxon level
Species
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).
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 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.
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:

Verified entry
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