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

Melhania muricata | UAE National Red List of Vascular Plants

Publication
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 plant with a woody base and can reach up to 0.3 m in height (Jongbloed et al. 2003). The leaves are lance-shaped with toothed edges (Jongbloed et al. 2003). Yellow flowers can be seen between February and April (Jongbloed et al. 2003). It generally grows on hillsides (Jongbloed et al. 2003). Species from the Melhania genus are known to be food plants for the larval stage of the Zebra Grizzled Skipper, Spialia zebra (Feulner 2007).
Taxon
Taxa
Melhania muricata | Balf.f.
Taxonomic Group
Plants
Taxonomic Group Level 2
Flowering Plants
Assessed taxon level
Species
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
This species is restricted to the Olive Highlands in the UAE. It is generally found at high elevations within this area, including the summit ridge of Jebel Qitab which is c.1,000 m (Feulner 2014, G.R. Feulner in lit. MEW 2010), with an additional locality was recently found in the upper parts of Wadi Sahm (D. Aplin pers. comm. 2019). It is not thought to occur elsewhere in the UAE (Feulner 2014). The estimated EOO for this species is approximately 330 km<sup>2 </sup>and the maximum estimate for AOO of this species is 312 km<sup>2</sup>. Globally, this species is native to Kenya, Socotra and the Arabian Peninsula (Board of Trustees, RBG Kew 2019).
Assessed status
Asessment status in full
Endangered
Assessment status abreviation
EN
Assessment status criteria
D
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 within a specific, restricted area of the UAE and is considered to have a small overall population of around 250 individuals. The species is also generally described as rare which suggests that, despite there currently being no major known threats, if a major threat was to arise, it could decimate this small population rapidly. As such, it is cautiously assessed as Endangered according to its small population size and apparent rarity. There is no rescue effect due to no nearby subpopulations of this species and, therefore, no regional adjustment is required.
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 evidence that the species is browsed.
Conservation Measures

Conservation measures:
Conservation measures notes:
Required conservation measures:

Further information
History
The situation for this species in 1996 is likely to be similar to the current situation, due to its restricted distribution, rarity and generally small population size.
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Melanocenchris abyssinica | UAE National Red List of Vascular Plants

Publication
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 plant species is characterised as an annual, up to 0.2 m tall, typically flowering between February and May (Jongbloed et al. 2003). It is normally found in wadis and on hill slopes (Jongbloed et al. 2003, MEW 2010). Shahid (2017) found it within a cultivated area.
Taxon
Taxa
Melanocenchris abyssinica | (R.Br. ex Fresen.) Hochst.
Taxonomic Group
Plants
Taxonomic Group Level 2
Flowering Plants
Assessed taxon level
Species
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Jongbloed et al. (2003) only had a single record of this species for the UAE, from Wadi Hayl (Fujairah). The species has recently been reported from Wadi Ghalilah, Ra's al-Khaimah (Shahid 2017). Outside the UAE, its native range is extended from eastern Egypt to Somalia, through the Arabian Peninsula, to northwest India (Board of Trustees, RBG Kew 2018).
Assessed status
Asessment status in full
Data Deficient
Assessment status abreviation
DD
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 known from just two localities in the UAE; one in Fujairah, and a more recent record from a cultivated area in northern Ra's al-Khaimah. Although the species has been considered Least Concern for the UAE (MEW 2010), its extent of occurrence and area of occupancy are restricted, and little is known of its population size or trend. As a result, it is assessed here as Data Deficient.
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 may be threatened by livestock which use this species as a food source, however it is unknown whether this represents a major threat to Melanocenchris abyssinica.
Conservation Measures

Conservation measures:
Conservation measures notes:
Required conservation measures:

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Lotus garcinii | UAE National Red List of Vascular Plants

Publication
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 perennial shrublet species is known to grow within saline soils and sand (Jongbloed et al. 2003, Brown et al. 2007, Mahmoud et al. 2018). It is also described from rocky headland habitats (Qureshi 2017). The stems can reach up to 30 cm in length, the leaves have a fan shape and the solitary pink flowers can be seen between December and June (Jongbloed et al. 2003). It is a crop wild relative of trefoil and other Lotus species (Kameswara Rao 2013).
Taxon
Taxa
Lotus garcinii | Ser.
Taxonomic Group
Plants
Taxonomic Group Level 2
Flowering Plants
Assessed taxon level
Species
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Within the UAE, this species generally occurs at rocky headlands along the Arabian Gulf coast (Jongbloed et al. 2003). It has also been recorded from offshore islands of the UAE (Sakkir et al. 2017). Globally, this species is native to Somalia and Socotra, in addition to the Arabian Peninsula and 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 occurs across the UAE in scattered localities such as coastal areas and offshore islands. It is considered to be locally common within these areas, 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:

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Limonium stocksii | UAE National Red List of Vascular Plants

Publication
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?
Not possible
Ecological system type
Terrestrial system
No
Freshwater system
No
Marine system
No
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.
Taxon
Taxa
Limonium stocksii | (Boiss.) Kuntze
Taxonomic Group
Plants
Taxonomic Group Level 2
Flowering Plants
Assessed taxon level
Species
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).
Assessed status
Asessment status in full
Data Deficient
Assessment status abreviation
DD
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
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.
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
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.
Conservation Measures

Conservation measures:
Conservation measures notes:
Required conservation measures:

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Limonium carnosum | UAE National Red List of Vascular Plants

Publication
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 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.
Taxon
Taxa
Limonium carnosum | (Boiss.) Kuntze
Taxonomic Group
Plants
Taxonomic Group Level 2
Flowering Plants
Assessed taxon level
Species
Taxonomic Notes
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.
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).
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 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).
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 development and construction of roads, buildings and infrastructure within its range (G.R. Feulner in litt., MEW 2010).
Conservation Measures

Conservation measures:
Conservation measures notes:
Required conservation measures:

Further information
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.
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Limonium axillare | UAE National Red List of Vascular Plants

Publication
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 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).
Taxon
Taxa
Limonium axillare | (Forssk.) Kuntze
Taxonomic Group
Plants
Taxonomic Group Level 2
Flowering Plants
Assessed taxon level
Species
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).
Assessed status
Asessment status in full
Vulnerable
Assessment status abreviation
VU
Assessment status criteria
A3c; B1ab(i,ii,iii,iv,v)c(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 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)).
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 rapid coastal development along the Arabian Gulf within the UAE (MEW 2010).
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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Limeum obovatum | UAE National Red List of Vascular Plants

Publication
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
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.
Taxon
Taxa
Limeum obovatum | Vicary
Taxonomic Group
Plants
Taxonomic Group Level 2
Flowering Plants
Assessed taxon level
Species
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).
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 widespread in the eastern part of the UAE and 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 may impact the species in parts of its range.
Conservation Measures

Conservation measures:
Conservation measures notes:
Required conservation measures:

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Limeum arabicum | UAE National Red List of Vascular Plants

Publication
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 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).
Taxon
Taxa
Limeum arabicum | Friedrich
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 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).
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 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.
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 animals such as camels appears to reduce the distribution of this species in the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve (El Alqamy 2004).
Conservation Measures

Conservation measures:
Conservation measures notes:
Required conservation measures:

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Leucas inflata | UAE National Red List of Vascular Plants

Publication
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 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).
Taxon
Taxa
Leucas inflata | Benth.
Taxonomic Group
Plants
Taxonomic Group Level 2
Flowering Plants
Assessed taxon level
Species
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).
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 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.
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 goats may affect this species in parts of its range (Feulner 2011).
Conservation Measures

Conservation measures:
Conservation measures notes:
Required conservation measures:

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Leopoldia longipes | UAE National Red List of Vascular Plants

Publication
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 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).
Taxon
Taxa
Leopoldia longipes | (Boiss.) Losinsk.
Taxonomic Group
Plants
Taxonomic Group Level 2
Flowering Plants
Assessed taxon level
Species
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).
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 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.
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 goats may be a problem but details are not known.
Conservation Measures

Conservation measures:
Conservation measures notes:
Required conservation measures:

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