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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
Subscribe to United Arab Emirates (the)
Assessment ID
330795
Taxon name
Echinops erinaceus
Kit Tan
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National Red List Database
Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Echinops erinaceus
Kit Tan
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Plants
Flowering Plants
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
tracheophyta
Class
magnoliopsida
Order
asterales
Family
asteraceae
Genus
Echinops
Species
erinaceus
Species authority
Kit Tan
Location and scope
Specific locality or subnational name or regional name
United Arab Emirates (the)
Scope (of the Assessment)
National
Countries included within the scope of the assessment
United Arab Emirates (the)
Country ISO code(s)
ARE
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Not_assigned
Conservation Status
Assessed as
Least Concern
Abbreviated status
LC
Criteria system used
IUCN

(see Assessment details)

Assessment rationale/justification
This species is widespread in the north-east of the UAE, and the species is assessed as Least Concern. Confirmation of the identity of records of this genus is required for the UAE.
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
No
Endemism Notes
This species is endemic to the Arabian Peninsula
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Cited in Jongbloed et al. (2003) as 'Echinops sp.', this species is widespread in the Hajar Mountains and also occurs in the Ru'us al-Jibal (Jongbloed et al. 2003) and on Jebel Hafeet (Feulner 2014). The species occurs in Wadi Wurayah National Park (Feulner 2016) and in the 'Olive Highlands' (Feulner 2014). This species is endemic to the Arabian Peninsula, although not listed for the UAE (Board of Trustees, RBG Kew 2019).
Is there a map available in assessment?
Yes
Habitat and systems
Ecological system type
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Habitat
Habitat details as listed in assessment
This perennial species grows on silt among rocks in wadis and on hillsides, and grows up to 1.5 m in height. Feulner (2016) reported it on rubble and scree.
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
There is no information available.
Publication
UAE National Red List of Vascular Plants
Allen, D.J., Westrip, J.R.S., Puttick, A., Harding, K.A., Hilton-Taylor, C. and Ali, H. 2021. UAE National Red List of Vascular Plants. Technical Report. Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, United Arab Emirates, Dubai.
Assessment ID
330794
Taxon name
Vicoa divaricata
(Cass.) Oliv. & Hiern
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Vicoa divaricata
(Cass.) Oliv. & Hiern
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Plants
Flowering Plants
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
tracheophyta
Class
magnoliopsida
Order
asterales
Family
asteraceae
Genus
Vicoa
Species
divaricata
Species authority
(Cass.) Oliv. & Hiern
Location and scope
Specific locality or subnational name or regional name
United Arab Emirates (the)
Scope (of the Assessment)
National
Countries included within the scope of the assessment
United Arab Emirates (the)
Country ISO code(s)
ARE
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Not_assigned
Conservation Status
Assessed as
Least Concern
Abbreviated status
LC
Criteria system used
IUCN

(see Assessment details)

Assessment rationale/justification
Although this species is restricted to the Ru'us al-Jibal and the Wadi Wurayah National Park, it appears to persist well within these environments. It is described as locally common within the Ru'us al-Jibal and is thought to be a weed within abandoned fields. Grazing by goats may pose a threat to this species, but it is unclear the impact that this has on the plant. It is assessed as Least Concern.
Assessment details
Year assessed
2019
Assessors/contributors/reviewers listed
UAE National Red List Workshop
Criteria system used
IUCN
Reference for methods given
IUCN. 2012. IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria: Version 3.1, Second edition. IUCN, Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK. iv + 32pp pp. And IUCN. 2012. Guidelines for Application of IUCN Red List Criteria at Regional and National Levels: Version 4.0. Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK: IUCN. iii + 41pp.
Further information
Endemism (according to assessment)
Endemic to region
Not assigned
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Within the UAE, it is found within the Ru'us al-Jibal, at altitudes ranging from sea level to above c.1,000 m (Jongbloed et al. 2003). Although often associated with anthropogenic habitats in the UAE, it is considered a native species here. Globally, this species occurs from the Arabian Peninsula to Central Asia and Myanmar (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 can grow up to 0.3 m in height and produces small, yellow flowers between January and May (Jongbloed et al. 2003, Karim and Dakheel 2006). It can be found growing in wadis, on hillsides, at roadsides, in abandoned fields and within salty basins, as it is a highly salt tolerant species (Jongbloed et al. 2003, Karim and Dakheel 2006). It is classed as a weed within abandoned field habitats (Feulner 2011).
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
Grazing may affect this species in parts of its native range (Shahid 2017).
Publication
UAE National Red List of Vascular Plants
Allen, D.J., Westrip, J.R.S., Puttick, A., Harding, K.A., Hilton-Taylor, C. and Ali, H. 2021. UAE National Red List of Vascular Plants. Technical Report. Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, United Arab Emirates, Dubai.
Assessment ID
330793
Taxon name
Micromeria imbricata
(Forssk.) C.Chr.
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Micromeria imbricata
(Forssk.) C.Chr.
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Plants
Flowering Plants
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
tracheophyta
Class
magnoliopsida
Order
lamiales
Family
lamiaceae
Genus
Micromeria
Species
imbricata
Species authority
(Forssk.) C.Chr.
Taxonomic notes and synonyms listed
Three infrataxa have been described for this widespread species; var. imbricata, var. rhodesiaca (Elly Walther & K.H.Walther) Ryding, and var. villosa (Elly Walther & K.H.Walther) Ryding (Board of Trustees, RBG Kew 2018).
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 known to occur in scattered localities across the UAE. In addition, it is not considered to be common. This suggests that population sizes are relatively small within the scattered subpopulations, however, there are no major threats currently listed for this species. Therefore, despite a restricted extent of occurrence (EOO) for this species, it is considered 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 Jebel Masafi and the Ru'us al-Jibal (Jongbloed et al. 2003). It is generally found across the mountains in the UAE (MEW 2010). In the Ru'us al-Jibal, it has been recorded from 250 m to at least 1,900 m in altitude (Feulner 2011). The species is also present in Wadi Wurayah National Park (Feulner 2016). The estimated EOO for this species is less than 2,000 km<sup>2</sup>. Globally, this species is native across Africa 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 perennial species can reach heights of up to 20 cm and is covered in fine hairs (Jongbloed et al. 2003). The lower leaves have a pointed tip while the upper leaves are linear (Jongbloed et al. 2003). The flowers are pale violet or white and can be seen between February and April (Jongbloed et al. 2003). It is known to grow between rocks found in wadis and mountainous areas (Jongbloed et al. 2003).
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
There is no information available.
Publication
UAE National Red List of Vascular Plants
Allen, D.J., Westrip, J.R.S., Puttick, A., Harding, K.A., Hilton-Taylor, C. and Ali, H. 2021. UAE National Red List of Vascular Plants. Technical Report. Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, United Arab Emirates, Dubai.
Assessment ID
330792
Taxon name
Plocama calycoptera
(Decne.) M.Backlund & Thulin
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Plocama calycoptera
(Decne.) M.Backlund & Thulin
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Plants
Flowering Plants
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
tracheophyta
Class
magnoliopsida
Order
gentianales
Family
rubiaceae
Genus
Plocama
Species
calycoptera
Species authority
(Decne.) M.Backlund & Thulin
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
In the UAE, this species was considered to be restricted to the mountains of the Ru'us al-Jibal, however the species has recently been recorded for Wadi Helo and Wadi Mai. Whilst the species may have a widespread area of occupancy, it is always rare, and further research is required to confirm the full extent of its distribution within in the UAE. It is therefore 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, this species was for a long time recorded only from the Ru'us al-Jibal (Jongbloed et al. 2003, Feulner 2011) but it was also known to occur in northern Oman (Ghazanfar 1992). It has since been recorded for Wadi Helo (coll. A. El-Keblawy, 2010; Sharjah Seedbank & Herbarium) and from Wadi Mai, Fujairah (Sharjah Seedbank & Herbarium). The global range of this species is from Egypt and northeast Sudan, through the Arabian Peninsula, to Iran and Pakistan (Board of Trustees, RBG Kew 2019). It occurs in adjacent parts of northern Oman, including the Musandam Peninsula.
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
A perennial, woody based, dwarf shrub that grows to 0.2-0.3 m in height (Jongbloed et al. 2003). Found from c. 200 m to at least 1,600 m elevation from wadi beds to open ridges in the Ru'us al-Jibal (Feulner 2011). MEW (2010) gave the habitats as wadis, wadi beds and associated gravelly plains.
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
There is no information on the presence and impact of threats.
Publication
UAE National Red List of Vascular Plants
Allen, D.J., Westrip, J.R.S., Puttick, A., Harding, K.A., Hilton-Taylor, C. and Ali, H. 2021. UAE National Red List of Vascular Plants. Technical Report. Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, United Arab Emirates, Dubai.
Assessment ID
330791
Taxon name
Pseudolotus villosus
(Blatt. & Hallb.) Ali & D.D.Sokoloff
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Pseudolotus villosus
(Blatt. & Hallb.) Ali & D.D.Sokoloff
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Plants
Flowering Plants
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
tracheophyta
Class
magnoliopsida
Order
fabales
Family
fabaceae
Genus
Pseudolotus
Species
villosus
Species authority
(Blatt. & Hallb.) Ali & D.D.Sokoloff
Location and scope
Specific locality or subnational name or regional name
United Arab Emirates (the)
Scope (of the Assessment)
National
Countries included within the scope of the assessment
United Arab Emirates (the)
Country ISO code(s)
ARE
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Not_assigned
Conservation Status
Assessed as
Least Concern
Abbreviated status
LC
Criteria system used
IUCN

(see Assessment details)

Assessment rationale/justification
This species is widespread throughout the Hajar Mountain range in the UAE. Despite being described as 'not common', it is also known to occur within 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, this species is known to be widespread throughout the Hajar Mountains (Jongbloed et al. 2003, MEW 2010), although absent from the Ru'us al-Jibal. Globally, this species is native to Pakistan and Iran, and the Gulf States (Oman) (ILDIS 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 wadis and gravel plain habitats (Jongbloed et al. 2003, MEW 2010, Feulner 2016, Mahmoud et al. 2018). It has a prostrate growth form and thick, hairy, oblong leaves with pointed tips, in addition to purple and yellow flowers which can be seen between February and April (Western 1991, Jongbloed et al. 2003).
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
There is no information available.
Publication
UAE National Red List of Vascular Plants
Allen, D.J., Westrip, J.R.S., Puttick, A., Harding, K.A., Hilton-Taylor, C. and Ali, H. 2021. UAE National Red List of Vascular Plants. Technical Report. Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, United Arab Emirates, Dubai.
Assessment ID
330790
Taxon name
Plocama hymenostephana
(Jaub. & Spach) M.Backlund & Thulin
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Plocama hymenostephana
(Jaub. & Spach) M.Backlund & Thulin
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Plants
Flowering Plants
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
tracheophyta
Class
magnoliopsida
Order
gentianales
Family
rubiaceae
Genus
Plocama
Species
hymenostephana
Species authority
(Jaub. & Spach) M.Backlund & Thulin
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
There is no information available regarding potential threats and use or trade for this species. It is suggested to be occasional, however, it is also documented from protected areas such as the Wadi Wurayah National Park and was previously assessed as Least Concern. As a result, it is also 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
It is widespread within the Hajar Mountains and Ru'us al-Jibal (Jongbloed et al. 2003). This species prefers low to medium elevations, from around 400 m to 1600 m (Jongbloed et al. 2003). Globally, this species is known from the Arabian Peninsula to 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 species is a perennial herb (Jongbloed et al. 2003, Fawzi and Ksiksi 2012). It has a woody base and stems and produces small white flowers between February and May (Jongbloed et al. 2003). Generally, Plocama hymenostephana grows on hillsides and wadi banks within montane habitats (Jongbloed et al. 2003), in addition to gravel plains (MEW 2010).
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
There is no information available.
Publication
UAE National Red List of Vascular Plants
Allen, D.J., Westrip, J.R.S., Puttick, A., Harding, K.A., Hilton-Taylor, C. and Ali, H. 2021. UAE National Red List of Vascular Plants. Technical Report. Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, United Arab Emirates, Dubai.
Assessment ID
330789
Taxon name
Parietaria alsinefolia
Delile
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Parietaria alsinefolia
Delile
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Plants
Flowering Plants
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
tracheophyta
Class
magnoliopsida
Order
rosales
Family
urticaceae
Genus
Parietaria
Species
alsinefolia
Species authority
Delile
Location and scope
Specific locality or subnational name or regional name
United Arab Emirates (the)
Scope (of the Assessment)
National
Countries included within the scope of the assessment
United Arab Emirates (the)
Country ISO code(s)
ARE
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Not_assigned
Conservation Status
Assessed as
Least Concern
Abbreviated status
LC
Criteria system used
IUCN

(see Assessment details)

Assessment rationale/justification
This species is generally considered common within its range and occurs within protected areas. 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 north of the UAE and into Oman: it has been recorded in the Masafi Hills, Ru'us al-Jibal, the Musandam Mountains and northern Hajar Mountains (Western 1991, Jongbloed et al. 2003, Feulner 2011). It is thought to be native to the UAE (Norton et al. 2009). The native range of this species is from Africa to temperate Asia (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 found in wadis, wadi banks, gullies and on hillsides at low to medium altitudes (Jongbloed et al. 2003, MEW 2010, Feulner 2011, 2016). It is an annual species that grows up to 25 cm in height (Jongbloed et al. 2003). It flowers between February and April and produces fruit in the form of a capsule enclosed within bracts (Jongbloed et al. 2003). It has been known to grow in gravel environments and shade (Feulner 2011).
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
Grazing by livestock may impact the species in parts of its range (Shahid 2017). It may also be threatened by floods in tributary wadi habitats (Feulner 2016).
Publication
UAE National Red List of Vascular Plants
Allen, D.J., Westrip, J.R.S., Puttick, A., Harding, K.A., Hilton-Taylor, C. and Ali, H. 2021. UAE National Red List of Vascular Plants. Technical Report. Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, United Arab Emirates, Dubai.
Assessment ID
330788
Taxon name
Jurinea carduiformis
(Jaub. & Spach) Boiss.
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Jurinea carduiformis
(Jaub. & Spach) Boiss.
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Plants
Flowering Plants
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
tracheophyta
Class
magnoliopsida
Order
asterales
Family
asteraceae
Genus
Jurinea
Species
carduiformis
Species authority
(Jaub. & Spach) 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
Near Threatened
Abbreviated status
NT
Qualifying criteria (if given)
B1b(iii)
Criteria system used
IUCN

(see Assessment details)

Assessment rationale/justification
In the UAE, the species is recorded from the Ru'us al-Jibal from c.1,100 to c. 1,800 m elevation (Feulner 2011). This species occurs within a restricted range in the UAE: the estimated extent of occurrence (EOO) is approximately 546 km<sup>2</sup>. The area of occupancy (AOO) is likely to be similarly restricted. In addition, it is only found at high altitudes within this area and is considered to generally be rare. This species' habitat is experiencing ongoing decline due to development and grazing, however, the number of threat-based locations is unclear. Therefore, it is assessed as Near Threatened as a precaution, based on its restricted distribution and habitat availability in order to highlight threats or declines to this species. No regional adjustment is made to the assessment.
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, the species is recorded from the Ru'us al-Jibal from c.1,100 to c.1,800 m elevation (Feulner 2011). Globally, the native range of this species spans from northeastern Iraq 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
The species is occasional in wet years from c.1,100-1,800 m, generally on stony plateaus, but impacts from grazing are inferred from presence of multiple scattered plants in fenced field at 1,550 m (Feulner 2011). The species is typically prostrate, but may grow as a stalked plant after good rain and/or within protective vegetation (Feulner 2011).
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
Grazing (by livestock, wild animals, and feral animals) is a threat, as well as developmental expansion.
History
The species is thought likely to have had a similarly restricted distribution in 1996.
Publication
UAE National Red List of Vascular Plants
Allen, D.J., Westrip, J.R.S., Puttick, A., Harding, K.A., Hilton-Taylor, C. and Ali, H. 2021. UAE National Red List of Vascular Plants. Technical Report. Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, United Arab Emirates, Dubai.
Assessment ID
330787
Taxon name
Ononis sicula
Guss.
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Ononis sicula
Guss.
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Plants
Flowering Plants
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
tracheophyta
Class
magnoliopsida
Order
fabales
Family
fabaceae
Genus
Ononis
Species
sicula
Species authority
Guss.
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
This species occurs in scattered localities across the mountains of the UAE and is generally described as rare. The estimated extent of occurrence (EOO) for the plant is around 1,600 km<sup>2</sup>. Nothing is known of the population size and trend, and it is considered 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
Within the UAE, this species is recorded from scattered localities in the mountains including the Ru'us al-Jibal (Jongbloed et al. 2003). It is generally found between low to medium elevations (Jongbloed et al. 2003, Feulner 2011). The estimated EOO for this species is around 1,600 km<sup>2</sup>. Globally, the native range of this species encompasses northern Africa and Somalia, in addition to from the Mediterranean to the Arabian Peninsula and on 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 is an annual herb species that grows within silt substrates in rocky mountain slopes (Jongbloed et al. 2003). The stems reach up to 20 cm, the leaves are trifoliate and serrated while the yellow flowers are present between February and April (Jongbloed et al. 2003).
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
There is no information available.
Publication
UAE National Red List of Vascular Plants
Allen, D.J., Westrip, J.R.S., Puttick, A., Harding, K.A., Hilton-Taylor, C. and Ali, H. 2021. UAE National Red List of Vascular Plants. Technical Report. Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, United Arab Emirates, Dubai.
Assessment ID
330786
Taxon name
Nanorrhinum ramosissimum
(Wall.) Betsche
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National Red List Database
Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Nanorrhinum ramosissimum
(Wall.) Betsche
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Plants
Flowering Plants
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
tracheophyta
Class
magnoliopsida
Order
lamiales
Family
plantaginaceae
Genus
Nanorrhinum
Species
ramosissimum
Species authority
(Wall.) Betsche
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
In the UAE, the species is restricted to the northern Hajar Mountains and the Ru'us al-Jibal, with records extending to the east coast and Al Shuwaib (Abu Dhabi). Although the extent of occurrence is moderately restricted, at less than 2,000 km<sup>2</sup>, and there is a lack of information on threats and its population trend, it is likely to occur in many more than ten locations and 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, the species is restricted to the northern Hajar Mountains (Jongbloed et al. 2003) and the Ru'us al-Jibal in the UAE (Jongbloed et al. 2003, Feulner 2011, <a href=""http://data.rbge.org.uk/herb/E00641628"">RBGE Herbarium</a>), with records extending to the east coast (oceanic garden behind the beach, Mudaifi, Sharjah), Wadi Helo (Sharjah) and Al Shuwaib (Abu Dhabi) (Sharjah Seedbank & Herbarium). Feulner (2011) recorded the species from the Ru'us al-Jibal to at least 800 m asl. Whilst the map shown by Jongbloed et al. (2003) encompasses the Wadi Wurayah National Park (WWNP), presence there has not been confirmed, although N. hastatum has been and may prove to be a synonym of N. ramosissimum (Feulner 2016). The global range of this species is through northeastern Africa to the Arabian Peninsula (Oman) to Southeast Asia (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 wadis and in shelter among rocks and stones on hillsides (Jongbloed et al. 2003, MEW 2010, Feulner 2011).
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
There is no information available.
Publication
UAE National Red List of Vascular Plants
Allen, D.J., Westrip, J.R.S., Puttick, A., Harding, K.A., Hilton-Taylor, C. and Ali, H. 2021. UAE National Red List of Vascular Plants. Technical Report. Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, United Arab Emirates, Dubai.