Assessment ID
330173
Taxon name
Ammi majus
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Publication
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
330172
Taxon name
Ephedra foliata
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Scientific name
Ephedra foliata
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Plants
Gymnosperms
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
tracheophyta
Class
gnetopsida
Order
ephedrales
Family
ephedraceae
Genus
Ephedra
Species
foliata
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
Assessed as
Least Concern
Abbreviated status
LC
Criteria system used
IUCN
(see Assessment details)
Assessment rationale/justification
This species is widespread at lower altitudes in the eastern UAE, although also occurring at higher elevations on Jebel Hafeet. Although data are lacking on the population size and trend, the species is assessed as Least Concern as it is thought unlikely that it will approach the thresholds for a threatened category.
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.
Endemic to region
Not assigned
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
This species is widespread in the UAE from eastern Abu Dhabi, throughout the Hajar Mountains, to the east coast (Jongbloed et al. 2003). Feulner (2016) records the species from Wadi Wurayah. The species is rare in the southern (Jebel Ayuzah) and central (western Zibat) Ru'us al-Jibal (Feulner 2011), but it is uncertain if these localities are within the UAE. The species occurs on Jebel Hafeet at medium and high altitudes (Stuart and Stuart 1998, Fawzi and Ksiksi 2012, Al Dhaheri 2017). The global distribution of this species is from northwestern and eastern Africa, widespread across the Arabian Peninsula, extending east to India (Saharo-Sindian/Irano-Turanian distribution; Freitag and Maier-Stolte 2003).
Is there a map available in assessment?
Yes
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Habitat details as listed in assessment
The species is widespread in sandy deserts and lower hills (MEW 2010). Feulner (2016) recorded the species from shaded north-facing rubble slopes in Wadi Wurayah, where it is normally a climber or straggler, rarely a shrub. Often found climbing Prosopis cineraria ghaf (Jongbloed et al. 2003) and Acacia trees.
Threats listed in assessment
Grazing by livestock may impact the species in parts of its range, but there is no information on this. It is also threatened by threats to Acacia trees, over-grazing and and development.
Publication
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
330171
Taxon name
Ephedra pachyclada
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Scientific name
Ephedra pachyclada
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Plants
Gymnosperms
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
tracheophyta
Class
gnetopsida
Order
ephedrales
Family
ephedraceae
Genus
Ephedra
Species
pachyclada
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
Assessed as
Least Concern
Abbreviated status
LC
Criteria system used
IUCN
(see Assessment details)
Assessment rationale/justification
The species is assessed as Least Concern as it occurs primarily at higher altitudes in the Hajar Mountains and the Ru'us al-Jibal, and is considered to not be subject to significant threats.
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.
Endemic to region
Not assigned
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Within the UAE, this species is restricted to higher altitudes (over 1,200 m asl) in the Ru'us al-Jibal (Jongbloed et al. 2003, G.R. Feulner in lit., MEW 2010) and from c.800 m in the 'Olive Highlands' in the Hajar Mountains (MEW 2010, Feulner 2016). The species is absent from Wadi Wurayah (Feulner 2016) but present in Wadi Helo National Park (El-Keblawy et al. 2016). The species occurs in adjacent parts of the Musandam Peninsula in Oman (Rothfels et al. 2012). It is also known from Jebel Malaiha in Sharjah Emirate (Sharjah Seedbank & Herbarium). This species native range is Sinai (Egypt) to Pakistan (Board of Trustees, RBG Kew 2019).
Is there a map available in assessment?
Yes
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Habitat details as listed in assessment
This is a small perennial shrub, up to 1 m in height (Jongbloed et al. 2003). It is found on rocky flats.
Threats listed in assessment
The species is not grazed significantly. Development of land for agriculture and amenity use is the primary threat, but does not occur throughout its range. This is a high elevation species in the UAE that may be at risk from climate change.
Publication
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
330136
Taxon name
Digera muricata
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Scientific name
Digera muricata
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Plants
Flowering Plants
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
tracheophyta
Class
magnoliopsida
Order
caryophyllales
Family
amaranthaceae
Genus
Digera
Species
muricata
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
Assessed as
Data Deficient
Abbreviated status
DD
Criteria system used
IUCN
(see Assessment details)
Assessment rationale/justification
This species grows within urban and artificial habitats, such as roadsides and fields. As a result, this may make it more tolerant to urban expansion and land use change. However, as it is currently considered to be rare and is only known from one locality, more information is needed to be able to confidently assess this species. Therefore, it is currently Data Deficient.
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.
Endemic to region
Not assigned
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
In the UAE, this species was recorded once near Al Ain (Jongbloed et al. 2003). Globally this species occurs in East Africa, Madagascar, the Arabian Peninsula, India, Pakistan and South-East Asia (Board of Trustees, RBG Kew 2019).
Is there a map available in assessment?
Yes
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Habitat details as listed in assessment
This species is an annual amaranth that grows up to 45 cm (Jongbloed et al. 2003). It produces pink flowers between February and April and grows in fields and along roads (Jongbloed et al. 2003).
Threats listed in assessment
There is no information available.
Publication
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
330130
Taxon name
Juncus rigidus
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Scientific name
Juncus rigidus
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Plants
Flowering Plants
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
tracheophyta
Class
liliopsida
Order
poales
Family
juncaceae
Genus
Juncus
Species
rigidus
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
Assessed as
Least Concern
Abbreviated status
LC
Criteria system used
IUCN
(see Assessment details)
Assessment rationale/justification
The species has a mostly coastal distribution in the UAE, including islands, from Abu Dhabi to Ra's al-Khaimah. It is also found in the Hajar Mountains, although largely absent from the eastern side of the Hajar Mountains, with localised populations in salt marshes, streams in wadis and permanent pools. Although coastal populations, especially in Abu Dhabi, will have been impacted by intensive urban development, it is not thought that levels of decline will be such as to qualify for a threatened category, and the species occurs in more than ten locations. The species is assessed as Least Concern, however, monitoring of the larger coastal populations is required.
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.
Endemic to region
Not assigned
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
The species has a mostly coastal distribution in the UAE (Jongbloed et al. 2003), with localised populations in salt marshes, streams in wadis and permanent pools (Karim and Dakheel 2006). It has been recorded from islands off Abu Dhabi northwards to Rams (Ra's al-Khaimah) e.g., at Khor Hulaylah (Llewellyn-Smith 2011). Feulner (2016) records the species from wet wadis of the Hajar Mountains but noted that it is largely absent from Shimayliyah and from the east side of the mountains in the UAE, including Wadi Wurayah National Park (Feulner 2011), although found north of the Masafi area and as far north as tributaries of Wadi Fa'y, on the southern edge of the Ru'us al-Jibal. G. Feulner (in litt. MEW 2010) that the two main areas where the species is found are Khor Hulaylah and the Abu Dhabi islands. According to participants of the National UAE Red List Workshop (15th-19th September 2019, Dubai), this species also occurs in Wadi Siji and Sharjah. J. rigidus and J. socotranus are easily confused, and confirmation of the identity of records of J. rigidus from the mountains is required. Globally, the species occurs throughout much of Africa, including Mediterranean countries, as well as scattered localities on the northern Mediterranean coast and islands, and east through the Arabian Peninsula and Asia Minor to Pakistan (Board of Trustees, RBG Kew 2019). There are also two records from Ras al-Khaimah within the RBGE Edinburgh collections.
Is there a map available in assessment?
Incomplete
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Habitat details as listed in assessment
This species is a perennial rush species with creeping rhizome, found in intertidal salt marshes, wadi streams and in permanent pools. It also sometimes grows on waste ground and in disturbed areas. The flowering period is from March to June (Jongbloed et al. 2003).
Threats listed in assessment
Subpopulations are inferred to be declining as a result of the transformation of coastal habitats.
Publication
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
330129
Taxon name
Avicennia marina
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Scientific name
Avicennia marina
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Plants
Flowering Plants
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
tracheophyta
Class
magnoliopsida
Order
lamiales
Family
acanthaceae
Genus
Avicennia
Species
marina
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
Assessed as
Near Threatened
Abbreviated status
NT
Qualifying criteria (if given)
B2ab(iii)
Criteria system used
IUCN
(see Assessment details)
Assessment rationale/justification
This species is assessed as Near Threatened due to its restricted distribution. The AOO is estimated at close to 150 km<sup>2</sup> and there is still ongoing development of coastal areas within the UAE, however, the number of threat-based locations is estimated to be greater than 10. Although this species represents the dominant mangrove species and the area of mangrove habitat has actually increased in the UAE within the last 10-20 years, mangroves are still at risk from intensive coastal development. In addition, these trees have important economic and ecological value in terms of providing habitats to other species and tolerating extreme conditions. It is recommended that more of these habitats are designated as protected areas, along with ongoing planting strategies.
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.
Endemic to region
Not assigned
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
This species occurs across the coast of Abu Dhabi and other areas of the UAE, including off-shore islands (Sakkir et al. 2017). The distribution consists of discontinuous patches along the coastline which is likely the result of coastal development (Sakkir et al. 2017). Within Abu Dhabi alone, this species is estimated to cover an area of 40 km<sup>2 </sup>(Saenger et al. 2004). Throughout the UAE as a whole, there are considered to be 60-70 km<sup>2</sup> of natural mangroves, and slightly over 150 km<sup>2</sup> of mangroves when including planted individuals (EAD 2014, H.S. Das pers. comm. 2019). The number of threat-based locations for this species is estimated to be greater than 10 due to multiple patches existing along the UAE coastlines. Its native range extends across the tropical and subtropical Old World (Board of Trustees, RBG Kew 2019).
Is there a map available in assessment?
Yes
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Habitat details as listed in assessment
This mangrove species typically along the coast of the UAE in estuaries, sheltered bays and creeks (Norton et al. 2009, Beech 2009). It is characteristic of the tidal zone, muddy inlets estuaries and shallow lagoons (Patzelt 2015). Avicennia marina is currently the only species of mangrove to grow naturally within the Arabian Gulf (Böer and Saenger 2006, Zander and Bruckner 2005). It is highly tolerant towards high temperatures in addition to salinity (Beech 2009) and has been described as a 'notoriously tolerant' species (Feulner 2000). However, this species shows increased growth in lower salinity levels (Llewellyn-Smith 2011). Individual trees have been recorded to grow up to 8 m in height, but typically grow to around 4-5 m (Aspinall et al. 1995, Perry 2008). The mangrove flowers between May and June and begins to bear its almond shaped, pale green fruit from September (Jongbloed et al. 2003, Saenger et al. 2002). Holes in the trees of this species provide a home for kingfishers, Limonium axillare (Aspinall et al. 1995). They are also associated with the macrophytic green algae genus Enteromorpha (Ghazanfar and Fisher 1998). It also provides habitats for fish and crustaceans, in addition to breeding habitats for other species of bird (Perry 2008).
Threats listed in assessment
Mangrove habitats used to be much more widespread in the UAE than they are currently (Hogarth and Beech 2001). These populations were depleted through using the wood of the trees for architecture and for building boats (Hogarth and Beech 2001). These trees are grazed by camels which can reduce their overall height (Karim and Dakheel 2006), however this is not thought to be a major threat as these trees are not though to be very palatable to animals (Norton et al. 2009). Expansion of coastal areas for public recreation will threaten this species as the coastline is converted from natural habitats (Ghazanfar and Fisher 1998). Losses in mangrove habitat area from several of the Emirates have been noted in the past two decades, due to land use change and development (Moore et al. 2013). In addition, physical removal of mangroves and hydrological changes to these coastal areas as a result of creation of new islands are important threats to the grey mangrove (H.S. Das pers. comm. 2019). However, despite this potential threat, it appears that over the last 10-20 years the UAE's extent of mangrove habitats seems to have actually increased, overall (Moore et al. 2013).
History
This species is still impacted in parts of its rage from coastal development, however, conservation efforts and planting regimes have helped to increase the area occupied by this species in the UAE, in addition to facilitating an overall population increase within the species' historical range.
Publication
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
330127
Taxon name
Cyperus arenarius
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Scientific name
Cyperus arenarius
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Plants
Flowering Plants
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
tracheophyta
Class
liliopsida
Order
poales
Family
cyperaceae
Genus
Cyperus
Species
arenarius
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
Assessed as
Least Concern
Abbreviated status
LC
Criteria system used
IUCN
(see Assessment details)
Assessment rationale/justification
This is a common sedge that is found in sands of coastal areas along the Arabian Gulf. It is common and widespread, and although impacted by coastal development, is assessed as Least Concern.
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.
Endemic to region
Not assigned
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
This is a common sedge that is found in sands of coastal areas along the Arabian Gulf (Jongbloed et al. 2003, Brown et al. 2007, Mahmoud et al. 2018, Al Mehairbi et al. 2019). This species' native range is Arabian Peninsula, South Iran to Indo-China (Board of Trustees, RGB Kew 2018).
Is there a map available in assessment?
Yes
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Habitat details as listed in assessment
This is a perennial plant species with horizontal rhizomes (Jongbloed et al. 2003). It is salt-tolerant and usually found in sandy areas (Jongbloed et al. 2003, Mahmoud et al. 2018).
Threats listed in assessment
Although there is no information on the impact of threats, subpopulations are assumed to be impacted by ongoing coastal development. Grazing by livestock may also be a threat.
Publication
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
330126
Taxon name
Cyperus rubicundus
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Scientific name
Cyperus rubicundus
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Plants
Flowering Plants
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
tracheophyta
Class
liliopsida
Order
poales
Family
cyperaceae
Genus
Cyperus
Species
rubicundus
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
Assessed as
Data Deficient
Abbreviated status
DD
Criteria system used
IUCN
(see Assessment details)
Assessment rationale/justification
In the UAE, this species is known from a record in Ras al-Khaimah. Confirmation of the identification, origin and current distribution of this species in the UAE is needed, in addition to its preferred habitat, any use and ongoing threats. It is currently considered as Data Deficient within the UAE.
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.
Endemic to region
Not assigned
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
This species was first recorded for the UAE from Ras al-Khaimah beach by Böer and Chaudhary (1999). The species is also known from Yemen, Qatar and from Oman (from 600 m+) (S.A. Ghazanfar pers. comm 2019). There is a need to see the specimen to validate the identification. The species has a very wide global distribution, throughout much of Africa, Asia and Europe, and is widely introduced and naturalised through the Americas and the Pacific (GRIN 2019).
Is there a map available in assessment?
Incomplete
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Habitat details as listed in assessment
The current habitat of this species within the UAE is unknown.
Threats listed in assessment
No information is available for the UAE.
Publication
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
330125
Taxon name
Fimbristylis ferruginea
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Scientific name
Fimbristylis ferruginea
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Plants
Flowering Plants
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
tracheophyta
Class
liliopsida
Order
poales
Family
cyperaceae
Genus
Fimbristylis
Species
ferruginea
Taxonomic notes and synonyms listed
F. sieberiana is considered a subspecies of F. ferruginea (as F. ferruginea subsp. sieberiana) by WCSP (2019) and supported by D.A. Simpson (pers. comm. 2019).
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
Assessed as
Least Concern
Abbreviated status
LC
Criteria system used
IUCN
(see Assessment details)
Assessment rationale/justification
This species, although known from scattered localities, is generally described as being locally common at the sites where it occurs. As such, it appears to be well adapted to its preferred habitat and is assessed as Least Concern.
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.
Endemic to region
Not assigned
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Within the UAE, this species occurs in the Hajar Mountains in oases and wet areas within plantations (Jongbloed et al. 2003, MEW 2010, Al Meharibi et al. 2019). Western (1983) reported this species (as the 'Fimbristylis sieberama' [sic.], considered here a synonym) from the Old Sewage Farm on Abu Dhabi Island; the origin and continued presence here must be in doubt, although Al Meharibi et al. (2019) cite presence there. Globally, this species spans across both the tropical and subtropical realms (Board of Trustees, RBG Kew 2019). In the Arabian Peninsula, the species is thought to occur in Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Yemen (Ghazanfar 2017).
Is there a map available in assessment?
Yes
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Habitat details as listed in assessment
Fimbristylis ferruginea is a perennial species with linear, pointed leaves and flowers which are present between January and June (Jongbloed et al. 2003). It grows within plantations and wadis, favouring shady places and those near or in water (Jongbloed et al. 2003). This species can reach up to 0.5 m in height (Jongbloed et al. 2003). MEW (2010) gave the habitat as ""...wet places in plantations and near pools"". Al Meharibi et al. (2019) cite the habitat for Abu Dhabi as disturbed areas, including sand dunes, gardens, plantations and urban areas.
Threats listed in assessment
There is no information available.
Publication
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
330124
Taxon name
Eragrostis cilianensis
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Scientific name
Eragrostis cilianensis
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Plants
Flowering Plants
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
tracheophyta
Class
liliopsida
Order
poales
Family
poaceae
Genus
Eragrostis
Species
cilianensis
Taxonomic notes and synonyms listed
Not aquatic.
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
Assessed as
Least Concern
Abbreviated status
LC
Criteria system used
IUCN
(see Assessment details)
Assessment rationale/justification
This species is relatively widespread in the UAE: occurring along the Arabian Gulf coast and in the Hajar Mountains. In addition, it appears to utilise a range of habitats and is known to occur in at least one protected area within its distribution. Its ability to persist in a range of habitats may well provide some resistance to potential threats. As such, it is assessed as Least Concern.
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.
Endemic to region
Not assigned
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
In the UAE this species is recorded from along the Arabian Gulf coast and in the northern Hajar Mountains, including Jebel Hafeet (Jongbloed et al. 2003, Al Mehairbi et al. 2019). Globally, the native range of this species spans across the Old World (Board of Trustees, RBG Kew 2019).
Is there a map available in assessment?
Yes
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Habitat details as listed in assessment
This annual grass species grows within sand, in addition to plantation and garden habitats (Jongbloed et al. 2003, Brown et al. 2007, Mahmoud et al. 2018), disturbed areas, farms, roadsides, plantations and gardens (Al Mehairbi et al. 2019). Eragrostis cilianensis was also recorded from a gravel slope and terrace in the Wadi Wurayah National Park (Feulner 2016). It can grow up to 0.4 m in height, has flat, lance-shaped leaves and a pyramid-shaped inflorescence spray which flowers between February and April (Jongbloed et al. 2003). This plant also has an unpleasant smell which lends itself to the common name 'stinkgrass' (Jongbloed et al. 2003).
Threats listed in assessment
Grazing by goats may impact this species in parts of its range (Shahid 2017). Within its range along the Arabian Gulf coast, ongoing development could have negatively impacted the species.
Publication
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.