The presence and origin of this species in the UAE requires confirmation and, in addition, it may well have been misidentified in the past. Therefore, it is currently assessed as Data Deficient. Further studies are needed to clarify the identification of this species.

This species is generally considered to be common and widespread along the Arabian Gulf Coast and the northern UAE. Within this range, it is known to occur within at least one protected area. Although grazing may pose a threat, it is not clear yet to what extent this poses a threat to the species. This species is assessed as Least Concern.

Although the species is uncommon, it is not thought to be impacted by any significant threats and is assessed as Least Concern.

This species is thought to be rare in the UAE, and it appears to be restricted to specific habitats, with an extent of occurrence of less than 1,000 km² and an area of occupancy that is assumed to be very much less than 500 km². The species is assessed as Near Threatened on the basis of its restricted EOO and AOO, however the number of locations is presumed to exceed ten, but is restricted as a result of its habitat requirements.

This species occurs in rocky and mountainous areas in the Hajar Mountain range and at Jebel Hafeet. It is not thought to be subject to any major, widespread threats and has been recorded from at least one protected area. Therefore, it is assessed as Least Concern.

This species has a wide distribution across the UAE, despite being potentially described as rare. Although it may face threats, the impact of these potential threats on the species is currently unclear. In addition, it also occurs in at least one protected area. Therefore, it is assessed as Least Concern.

This species was recorded in 1988 from a single location on Jebel Hafeet, where it was found near the lower radio tower. The species has not apparently been recorded by subsequent surveys on the mountain. The species is considered to occur in a single location, based on the primary threat of grazing, and with a restricted area of occupancy and extent of occurrence estimated at just 4 km², with a continuing decline in the quality of habitat as a result of grazing pressure. The species is assessed as Critically Endangered (CR B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)), Regionally Possibly Extinct due to the extent of habitat conversion that has occurred in the area where the species was recorded. The species was reported (Jongbloed 1988) from adjacent parts of Oman, on Jebel Qatar, however the status of those populations is not known, and no regional rescue adjustment is applied.

There is little information available regarding the detailed distribution of this species, in addition to the current population trend and potential threats. Confusion with the closely related species, Filago desertorum, may have exacerbated the lack of knowledge of this plant and lead to possible under-recording. It is assessed as Data Deficient.

Despite being described as rare within the UAE in general, this species appears to locally common within its restricted range. It is also known to occur in at least one protected area. Therefore, it is assessed as Least Concern.

This species, although being described as 'not common' or 'occasional', is considered to be a weed in certain habitats. The species is known to have declined over time as a result of changing rainfall patterns. It is known to survive within both disturbed areas and at a wide range of altitudes. The species is Near Threatened because of a population decline (approaching 30%) over the last ten years.