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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
330885
Taxon name
Limonium stocksii
(Boiss.) Kuntze
Uploaded by
National Red List Database
Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Limonium stocksii
(Boiss.) Kuntze
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Plants
Flowering Plants
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
tracheophyta
Class
magnoliopsida
Order
caryophyllales
Family
plumbaginaceae
Genus
Limonium
Species
stocksii
Species authority
(Boiss.) Kuntze
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
It is unclear whether this species occurs in the UAE and, if it does, detailed information regarding its distribution in the country is currently lacking. If the existing records correspond to this species, it may well be threatened and may require reassessment. For now, this species 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
A detailed distribution for this species within the UAE is currently lacking. The draft UAE Red Data Book states that this species is known from an unconfirmed record in the UAE (MEW 2010). G.R. Feulner (pers. comm. 2019) considers the species to be absent from the UAE, however S. Ghazanfar (pers. comm. 2019) reported that a specimen collected in the UAE is held at RBG Kew. The native range of this species is the Arabian Peninsula (Board of Trustees, RBG Kew 2019). Plants of the World Online gives the range as the Gulf States (Qatar, UAE and Oman), however, Akhani et al. (2013) give the distribution as from Afghanistan, western Pakistan and southeastern Iran (Sistan-o Baluchestan Province).
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 perennial shrub species has been recorded from salt flat environments (El-Keblawy et al. 2016, Gairola et al. 2017). It is also known to grow on rock cliffs, ledges and shores. This species grows within fairly saline soils.
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
Development may have an impact on this species. For example, areas around Sweihan, where Limonium stocksii reportedly occurs, are experiencing ongoing development through construction of roads, power lines and other similar facilities. However, it is not currently known to what extent this threatens the species.
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
330884
Taxon name
Limonium carnosum
(Boiss.) Kuntze
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Limonium carnosum
(Boiss.) Kuntze
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Plants
Flowering Plants
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
tracheophyta
Class
magnoliopsida
Order
caryophyllales
Family
plumbaginaceae
Genus
Limonium
Species
carnosum
Species authority
(Boiss.) Kuntze
Taxonomic notes and synonyms listed
Limonium carnosum name record as unresolved, it differs from L. failachicum in vegetative traits by having very long, nearly erect stems and narrower leaves (the ratio of length to width is smaller) and in the flowering characters by distinctly larger bracts and calyces; L. carnosum has clearly larger bracts and calyces than L. failachicum. Plant list, 2020 suggest that it is asynonymous with Satica camosa 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
Endangered
Abbreviated status
EN
Qualifying criteria (if given)
B1ab(iii)
Criteria system used
IUCN

(see Assessment details)

Assessment rationale/justification
This species occurs in severely fragmented localities across the UAE. The estimated extent of occurrence (EOO) of its range is 493 km<sup>2</sup>, which falls within the threshold for Endangered under Criterion B1. In addition, this species is considered to occur at three threat-based locations and is experiencing ongoing decline in the extent and quality of habitat due to development of buildings, roads and infrastructure. Therefore, this species is assessed as Endangered B1ab(iii).
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 at coastal sites including Ras al-Khaimah (Jongbloed et al. 2003). The estimated EOO is 493 km<sup>2</sup> and this species is considered to occur at three locations. The native range of this species is 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 herb has a woody base and can reach up to 30 cm in height (Jongbloed et al. 2003). It is often covered in salt crystals, has narrow spoon-shaped leaves and pale-pink or white flowers which are seen between March and May (Jongbloed et al. 2003). Limonium carnosum is generally found growing in saline sand and silt within gravel plain environments (Jongbloed et al. 2003), although it also utilises rocky environments.
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
This species is threatened by development and construction of roads, buildings and infrastructure within its range (G.R. Feulner in litt., MEW 2010).
History
Coastal development along the Arabian Gulf Coast of the UAE has increased in frequency and intensity since 1996, reducing the extent of quality of available habitat for this species.
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
330883
Taxon name
Limonium axillare
(Forssk.) Kuntze
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Limonium axillare
(Forssk.) Kuntze
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Plants
Flowering Plants
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
tracheophyta
Class
magnoliopsida
Order
caryophyllales
Family
plumbaginaceae
Genus
Limonium
Species
axillare
Species authority
(Forssk.) Kuntze
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
Vulnerable
Abbreviated status
VU
Qualifying criteria (if given)
A3c; B1ab(i,ii,iii,iv,v)c(iii)
Criteria system used
IUCN

(see Assessment details)

Assessment rationale/justification
This species occurs along the coastline and on offshore islands of the UAE. The estimated EOO for this species is 14,809 km<sup>2</sup> and it is considered to occur at between 5-10 threat-based locations. However, the coastal subpopulations are threatened due to ongoing development which is causing a general decline in these localities. For example, the Taweela subpopulation has been lost and the species is considered to be declining around Dubai due to development. Overall, the population is projected to decline by 30% due to development. Therefore, this species is considered to be Vulnerable (VU A3c; B1ab(i,ii,iii,iv,v)c(iii)).
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 has been known to occur around Al Ain, Abu Dhabi and Dubai, in addition to the north of the UAE (Karim and Dakheel 2006). It has also been documented on the off-shore islands of Abu Dhabi (Sakkir et al. 2017), such as Malawah (S. Sakkir pers. comm. 2019), and to the east of the country in Ras Ghumais. However, ongoing coastal development along both the Arabian Gulf coast and the east coast is likely to have reduced the extent of this species' distribution within the UAE. For example, the subpopulation at Taweela has been extirpated as this locality has been lost. The estimated EOO for this species is 14,809 km<sup>2</sup> and there are estimated to be 6-10 locations. Globally, the native range of this species encompasses Egypt to northeast tropical 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 dwarf shrub species grows within saline sand sheets in coastal areas and at sabkha edges (Jongbloed et al. 2003, Karim and Dakheel 2006, Brown et al. 2007). The plant can reach up to 0.7 m in height, has grey-green fleshy leaves and glands which secrete salt (Karim and Dakheel 2006). The flowers are pink or purple and can be seen between January and June (Jongbloed et al. 2003, Karim and Dakheel 2006). It is an extremely salt-tolerant species (Karim and Dakheel 2006).
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
This species is threatened by rapid coastal development along the Arabian Gulf within the UAE (MEW 2010).
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
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
330882
Taxon name
Limeum obovatum
Vicary
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Limeum obovatum
Vicary
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Plants
Flowering Plants
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
tracheophyta
Class
magnoliopsida
Order
caryophyllales
Family
limeaceae
Genus
Limeum
Species
obovatum
Species authority
Vicary
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 eastern part of the UAE and 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
In the UAE, Jongbloed et al. (2003) present scattered records across the eastern UAE, however the draft Red Data Book for the UAE, considers it to occur on sand and gravel plains from Al Ain and Khor Kalba (MEW 2010). The global range of this species is across much of northern Africa, through the Arabian Peninsula to Pakistan (Brink and Belay 2006, 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
Found on sandy and gravelly plains, floodplains, and wadi beds at elevations up to 850 m, often on dry sandy soils, often in dry riverbeds, and in sandy soils on coastal plains.
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
Grazing by livestock may impact the species in parts of its range.
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
330881
Taxon name
Limeum arabicum
Friedrich
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Limeum arabicum
Friedrich
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Plants
Flowering Plants
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
tracheophyta
Class
magnoliopsida
Order
caryophyllales
Family
limeaceae
Genus
Limeum
Species
arabicum
Species authority
Friedrich
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 relatively widespread throughout the UAE, as it grows in low sand dunes. Although grazing appears to affect the distribution of the plant, it is generally considered to be common. 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 widespread across the southern desert of the country (Jongbloed et al. 2003, G.R. Feulner, in lit, MEW 2010). Globally, this species is native to the Gulf States, Saudi Arabia and Oman (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 perennial known to grow within low sand dunes (El Alqamy 2004, Jongbloed et al. 2003). The plant can reach up to 80 cm in height, has oval or round leaves which pointed tips, in addition to grey wrinkled fruit and solitary white and green flowers (Jongbloed et al. 2003). This herb species is known to be palatable (El Alqamy 2004).
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
Grazing by animals such as camels appears to reduce the distribution of this species in the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve (El Alqamy 2004).
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
330880
Taxon name
Leucas inflata
Benth.
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Leucas inflata
Benth.
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Plants
Flowering Plants
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
tracheophyta
Class
magnoliopsida
Order
lamiales
Family
lamiaceae
Genus
Leucas
Species
inflata
Species authority
Benth.
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 widespread throughout the Ru'us al-Jibal and the Hajar Mountains. It is considered to be common and is known to occur in at least one protected area within its range. 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
Within the UAE, it is considered to be widespread within the Hajar Mountains and the Ru'us al-Jibal (Jongbloed et al. 2003). This species has been recorded between 300-1200 m in the Ru'us al-Jibal (Feulner 2011). Globally, this species is native to north-east tropical 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
It is a perennial shrub species which grows on hillsides, wadi banks, ridge tops and on ravine slopes (Jongbloed et al. 2003, Fawzi and Ksiksi 2012, Feulner 2014, Mahmoud et al. 2018). The plant is covered in fine white hairs, has oval, scalloped leaves and whorls of white flowers which are present between February and April (Jongbloed et al. 2003). The Loew's Blue butterfly is known to feed on this species (Feulner 2005). It has been recorded in the wild as heavily grazed in areas close to herds of goats (Feulner 2011).
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
Grazing by goats may affect this species in parts of its range (Feulner 2011).
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
330879
Taxon name
Leopoldia longipes
(Boiss.) Losinsk.
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Leopoldia longipes
(Boiss.) Losinsk.
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Plants
Flowering Plants
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
tracheophyta
Class
liliopsida
Order
asparagales
Family
asparagaceae
Genus
Leopoldia
Species
longipes
Species authority
(Boiss.) Losinsk.
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 has a restricted distribution, it is considered to be locally common and stable within its range, in addition to persisting at a range of altitudes. Therefore, this species 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 has been found at high elevations in the Ru'us al-Jibal (Jongbloed et al. 2003). It is locally common at altitudes ranging from 700 to 1,500 m and can be found on silt in abandoned field sites (Feulner 2011). The global distribution of this species is from central Turkey to Sinai and 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 a geophytic bulb species that can be found in mountains on plateaux and in abandoned fields (Jongbloed et al. 2003). It can grow up to 30 cm in height, producing long blade-like leaves in addition to dark purple flowers, which are present between February to April (Jongbloed et al. 2003).
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
Grazing by goats may be a problem but details are not known.
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
330878
Taxon name
Launaea procumbens
(Roxb.) Amin
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Launaea procumbens
(Roxb.) Amin
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Plants
Flowering Plants
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
tracheophyta
Class
magnoliopsida
Order
asterales
Family
asteraceae
Genus
Launaea
Species
procumbens
Species authority
(Roxb.) Amin
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 widespread and common throughout the north of the UAE, to the point where it is considered a weed in certain areas. It also occurs in a protected area. 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 generally widespread in the north (Jongbloed et al. 2003). It has been recorded from Jebel Hafeet and the Wadi Wurayah National Park (Sakkir and Brown 2014, Judas 2016). Globally, the native range of this species encompasses Egypt to the Arabian Peninsula, through Asia to eastern 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 is a perennial herb species that is typically found growing in compact sand substrates (Jongbloed et al. 2003, Mahmoud et al. 2018). Launaea procumbens is also considered to be a weed as it often grows within irrigated fields and in gardens (Jongbloed et al. 2003). This species can also persist in disturbed habitats close to those occupied by humans (Norton et al. 2009). It can grow up to 40 cm in height, has a leaf rosette at the base of the plant and produces yellow flowers between February and May (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
330877
Taxon name
Launaea massauensis
(Fresen.) Sch.Bip. ex O.Kuntze
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Launaea massauensis
(Fresen.) Sch.Bip. ex O.Kuntze
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Plants
Flowering Plants
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
tracheophyta
Class
magnoliopsida
Order
asterales
Family
asteraceae
Genus
Launaea
Species
massauensis
Species authority
(Fresen.) Sch.Bip. ex O.Kuntze
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 occurs in a protected area and is not considered to be rare within its distribution. Although little is known about potential threats to the species, it appears to persist within the UAE at the moment. 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 recorded from the Hajar Mountains and the south of the Ru'us al-Jibal (Jongbloed et al. 2003). Globally, the native range of this species encompasses north-east tropical Africa, the Arabian Peninsula and to 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
This annual herb species is generally found growing in silt substrate, between rocks, in wadis and on hillsides (Jongbloed et al. 2003, Mahmoud et al. 2018). It has rosette leaves and produces pale yellow flowers, on thin stalks, 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
330876
Taxon name
Lallemantia royleana
(Benth.) Benth.
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National Red List Database
Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Lallemantia royleana
(Benth.) Benth.
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Plants
Flowering Plants
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
tracheophyta
Class
magnoliopsida
Order
lamiales
Family
lamiaceae
Genus
Lallemantia
Species
royleana
Species authority
(Benth.) Benth.
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 is known from few records and is considered to be 'rare' but is easily over-looked. Little is known of the species, in addition to the extent of potential threats on its population trend, and it is therefore 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, it is restricted to the Ru'us al-Jibal (Jongbloed et al. 2003), where it is found at all elevations from 250 m up to at least 1,400 m (Jongbloed et al. 2003, Feulner 2011). The known EOO and AOO are highly restricted, very much less than 50 km<sup>2</sup> in each case. Globally, the species ranges from Caucasus to the western Himalayas (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 that can reach up to 25 cm in height (Jongbloed et al. 2003). The plant is covered in soft hairs, has oval lower leaves with scalloped edges and pale blue flowers which grow between February and April (Jongbloed et al. 2003). Lallemantia royleana typically grows among rocks in mountain environments and on wadi banks (Jongbloed et al. 2003, Feulner 2011).
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
Browsing is likely to pose a threat to this species.
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.