LC
Assessment ID
330954
Taxon name
Dipcadi serotinum
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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
330950
Taxon name
Cistanche phelypaea
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Scientific name
Cistanche phelypaea
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Plants
Flowering Plants
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
tracheophyta
Class
magnoliopsida
Order
lamiales
Family
orobanchaceae
Genus
Cistanche
Species
phelypaea
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 inland and within farm areas in addition to plantations. It is a parasite and is described as common within its range, in addition to being highly salt-tolerant and even considered as a weed in some areas. Although this plant is known to be grazed by gazelles, it is not known whether these factors pose a threat to the species. Therefore, this species 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 Liwa area to the south of the country. It is also found in inland plantation sites. The distribution is uncertain due to confusion with Cistanche tubulosa. Globally, the native range of this species spans across the Mediterranean, Macaronesia and northern Africa to the Arabian Peninsula (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
Cistanche phelypaea is known to be a common parasite of shrub species, including Cornulaca monacantha and, occasionally, Zygophyllum qatarense (Brown et al. 2007, MEW 2010). The plant can reach up to 60 cm in height, has alternate scale-like leaves, in addition to dense spikes of yellow flowers which can be seen between December and March (Jongbloed et al. 2003, Karim and Dkaheel 2006, Norton et al. 2009). It is known to grow along roadsides, in plantations and farms, and is considered to be highly salt tolerant (Karim and Dakheel 2006, Norton et al 2009, MEW 2010). This species is also considered to be a weed and is known to be grazed by the sand gazelle, Gazella subgutturosa (Hornby 2003, Karim and Dakheel 2006).
Threats listed in assessment
This species may be grazed by livestock and wild animals, however, it is unknown whether this poses a major threat to 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.
Assessment ID
330946
Taxon name
Viola cinerea
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Scientific name
Viola cinerea
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Plants
Flowering Plants
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
tracheophyta
Class
magnoliopsida
Order
malpighiales
Family
violaceae
Genus
Viola
Species
cinerea
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 in the north-east of the UAE and qualifies 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 species is widespread in the Hajar Mountains and the Ru'us al-Jibal (Jongbloed et al. 2003). In the southern Hajar Mountains in the UAE, the species is found along ridges in the 'Olive Highlands' (Feulner 2014), in Wadi Wurayah National Park at all elevations (Feulner 2016), and at all elevations in wadis and on plateaus in the Ru'us al-Jibal (Feulner 2011). The global range of this species is through the Arabian Peninsula 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 annual herb is found on gravels, in wadis, plateaus, hillsides and mountain ridges at all elevations (Jongbloed et al. 2003; Feulner 2011, 2014, 2016).
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
330944
Taxon name
Verbascum sinaiticum
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Scientific name
Verbascum sinaiticum
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Plants
Flowering Plants
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
tracheophyta
Class
magnoliopsida
Order
lamiales
Family
scrophulariaceae
Genus
Verbascum
Species
sinaiticum
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 found in the southern Hajar Mountain in the UAE, with a an additional record from near Al Shwaib. The species appears to be not common and is typically found in irrigated areas within plantations in addition to hillsides. It is not thought to be used in the UAE, although the current threats are unknown. Given its moderate distribution within the Hajar Mountains in the UAE, it is considered to be 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
Jongbloed et al. (2003) gave the distribution of this species (as the synonym Verbascum cedreti) as the southern parts of the Hajar Mountains in the UAE. The draft Red Data Book for the UAE flora (MEW 2010) considered the species to be widespread in the Hajar Mountains, however G.R. Feulner (in litt, MEW 2010) commented that he has only seen the species associated with cultivation. Most of his observations come from plantations in the Mahdah area of Oman, where there is more water. Mahmoud et al. (2018) found the species only once in their study of dams and water breakers along the western slopes of the Hajar Mountains. Sharjah Seedbank & Herbarium hold a specimen from north of Al Shwaib, Abu Dhabi Emirate. <a href=""http://data.rbge.org.uk/herb/E00066936"">RBG Edinburgh Herbarium</a> hold a specimen of Verbascum omanense Hub.-Mor., which MEW (2010) considered a synonym of V. sinaiticum, from Wadi Jeema, Hatta town. However, this synonym requires confirmation and it is not currently accepted by Plants of the World Online (Board of Trustees, RBG Kew 2019). The native range is given as from north-east Africa (Sudan, Ethiopia, Somalia), to Egypt (Sinai mountains) and the eastern Mediterranean, eastwards through Iran to Afghanistan, but excluding the UAE (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 or biennial herb than flowers from February to April (Jongbloed et al. 2003). It is typically found in plantations and on hill slopes. In Oman, the species is found in the foothills of the mountains, and in wadi beds, plantations, beside roads, waste and disturbed habitats, from 250-“700 m elevation (S. Ghazanfar pers. comm. 2019).
Threats listed in assessment
The threats to this species are currently unknown.
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
330943
Taxon name
Umbilicus horizontalis
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Scientific name
Umbilicus horizontalis
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Plants
Flowering Plants
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
tracheophyta
Class
magnoliopsida
Order
saxifragales
Family
crassulaceae
Genus
Umbilicus
Species
horizontalis
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 found in the UAE in the Ru'us al-Jibal and the central-northern Hajar Mountains. Whilst the extent of occurrence (EOO) is restricted, it is considered unlikely that the species has undergone significant decline or is threatened, and it is therefore 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 species was first recorded for the UAE from Wadi Beh (Bih) by Böer and Chaudhary (1999). Later recorded (as Umbilicus horizontalis var. intermedius) in the UAE from the Ru'us al Jibal, Sha'am (Ras al-Khaimah) and Masafi (Jongbloed et al. 2003). Feulner (2011) recorded the species in the Ru'us al-Jibal from 500 m to at least 1,750 m asl and commented that the species is restricted in the UAE to the Ru'us al Jibal and Masafi, being either rare or absent from the Hajar Mountains to the south. This species has a Mediterranean distribution, present in southern Europe and North Africa, extending east to the Arabian Peninsula (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
Umbilicus horizontalis is found in mountain areas, in rock overhangs and crevices, and terrace walls (Jongbloed et al. 2003) in addition to shaded sites (G.R. Feulner, in litt, MEW 2010). It grows as a perennial herb up to 0.3 m in height, flowering from February to March (Jongbloed et al. 2003).
Threats listed in assessment
There is no information available. Grazing by livestock may impact the species in parts of its range, where it is accessible to livestock.
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
330941
Taxon name
Tragus berteronianus
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Scientific name
Tragus berteronianus
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Plants
Flowering Plants
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
tracheophyta
Class
liliopsida
Order
poales
Family
poaceae
Genus
Tragus
Species
berteronianus
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
Confirmation of the distribution and population status of this species in the UAE is needed. The species is found along the northern Gulf coast (MEW 2010), but without specific localities, from the east coast (RGBE Herbarium; Khor Fakkan and Kalba), and from Shwayb (RGBE Herbarium). The species is assessed as Least Concern. The species seems to be associated with anthropogenic habitats (plantations, gardens, by roadsides etc.), but perhaps just favours distributed areas.
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 is found along the northern Gulf coast; in plantations, gardens, and by roadsides (MEW 2010). RBG Edinburgh Herbarium holds specimens from; 1. <a href=""http://data.rbge.org.uk/herb/E00358081"">Khor Fakkan</a> (Fujairah) in sandy soil, c. 1 km from coast; 2. <a href=""http://data.rbge.org.uk/herb/E00358082"">3 km north of Shwayb</a>, in fixed dunes, and 3. <a href=""http://data.rbge.org.uk/herb/E00358092"">Kalba date gardens</a>, 1 km west of Kalba, in a shallow archaeological pit in sandy soil within a former agricultural field. Feulner (2011) did not record the species from UAE parts of the Ru'us al-Jibal. The species has a wide native distribution, from much of Africa, through the Arabian Peninsula to Pakistan, and from China (Board of Trustees, RBG Kew 2019). It has been very widely introduced throughout the Americas. It is considered introduced and naturalised in Taiwan (Jung and Cheng 2016), and the origin of the species in mainland China perhaps requires confirmation.
Is there a map available in assessment?
Yes
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Habitat details as listed in assessment
Within the UAE, this species seems to be found primarily in anthropogenic habitats; plantations, gardens, by roadsides (MEW 2010). The record from Shwayb was from fixed dunes, but close to an urban area.
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
330938
Taxon name
Taverniera spartea
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Scientific name
Taverniera spartea
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Plants
Flowering Plants
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
tracheophyta
Class
magnoliopsida
Order
fabales
Family
fabaceae
Genus
Taverniera
Species
spartea
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 occurs along a somewhat extensive stretch of the Arabian Gulf coastline within the UAE. Within this area, it is described as 'frequent'. Therefore, 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
Within the UAE, it occurs along the coast of Abu Dhabi and Dubai emirates (Jongbloed et al. 2003, MEW 2010). The species occurs throughout Oman from near sea-level to c.200 m (Ghazanfar 2015). The native range of this species encompasses the Arabian Peninsula, Iran and 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 perennial shrub species with a woody base and can reach 2.0 m in height (Jongbloed et al. 2003, Norton et al. 2009). It has oval leaves and pink flowers which are present between January and May (Jongbloed et al. 2003). This plant generally grows within saline sand (Jongbloed et al. 2003).
Threats listed in assessment
The species is assumed to be impacted by coastal 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
330936
Taxon name
Taverniera cuneifolia
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Scientific name
Taverniera cuneifolia
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Plants
Flowering Plants
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
tracheophyta
Class
magnoliopsida
Order
fabales
Family
fabaceae
Genus
Taverniera
Species
cuneifolia
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 considered to be widespread within mountain areas in the UAE. It is described as common and occurs in at least one protected area. Therefore, 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
Within the UAE, it has been recorded from Jebel Hafeet and within the Ru'us al-Jibal (Stuart and Stuart 1998, Jongbloed et al. 2003; Feulner 2011, 2016). The species is described as widespread within the Hajar Mountains (Stuart and Stuart 1998, Jongbloed et al. 2003). The species is common in adjacent parts (mountains and coastal wadis) of northern Oman (Ghazanfar 2015). Globally, the native range of this species encompasses coastal Somalia, the southern Arabian Peninsula, Pakistan and India (Board of Trustees RBG Kew 2019, Ghazanfar 2015).
Is there a map available in assessment?
Yes
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Habitat details as listed in assessment
This perennial shrublet species grows within low mountain and wadi habitats, in addition to gravel plains (Jongbloed et al. 2003, Mahmoud et al. 2018). It can reach up to 1.2 m in height, has a woody base, pointed leaves and pink flowers which are present between January and May (Jongbloed et al. 2003). This plant is also the foodplant for two species of moth: Chilena laristana and Drasteria yerburyi (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
330935
Taxon name
Suaeda vermiculata
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Scientific name
Suaeda vermiculata
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Plants
Flowering Plants
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
tracheophyta
Class
magnoliopsida
Order
caryophyllales
Family
amaranthaceae
Genus
Suaeda
Species
vermiculata
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 generally considered to be common within the UAE and occurs along the majority of the Arabian Gulf Coast. It is also tolerant of high saline habitats. As a result, 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
Within the UAE this species is widespread, generally present in coastal areas (Böer and Griggs 1994, Jongbloed et al. 2003, Böer and Saenger 2006, Perry 2008). It used to be common around Abu Dhabi Island, however much of its suitable habitat here was destroyed (Western 1992). Some inland localities remain, such as at Al Ain, in addition to some offshore islands (Jongbloed et al. 2003, Sakkir et al. 2017). This species is native to Europe, Africa and temperate 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 perennial shrub species is recorded from coastal salt marsh and salt flat environment, in addition to fallow fields (Western 1992, Böer and Griggs 1994, Jongbloed et al. 2003, Böer and Saenger 2006). It is a large, dark green and fleshy plant that can reach 1.0 m in height (Karim and Dakheel 2006). It displays succulent, ovoid leaves and solitary flowers which are present between October and December (Karim and Dakheel 2006). This plant is extremely salt tolerant (Karim and Dakheel 2006). The parasitic plant, Cistanche tubulosa, uses this species as a host plant (Norton et al. 2009).
Threats listed in assessment
Coastal development is assumed to have impacted this 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.
Assessment ID
330933
Taxon name
Suaeda aegyptiaca
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Scientific name
Suaeda aegyptiaca
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Plants
Flowering Plants
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
tracheophyta
Class
magnoliopsida
Order
caryophyllales
Family
amaranthaceae
Genus
Suaeda
Species
aegyptiaca
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 generally considered to be common and widespread within the UAE. It is able to colonise disturbed habitats and cope with very saline environments. As a result, 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
Within the UAE, this species is fairly widespread, having been specifically recorded from Fujairah, Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Ajman (Karim and Dakheel 2006). This species is native to north-east Africa, through to the Arabian Peninsula and Iran (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 known to generally grow in sand and frequently colonises disturbed habitats such as dredged areas along the Arabian Gulf coast (Western 1992). However, it can also be found in saline sand areas around the east coast plantations (Western 1992, Mahmoud et al. 2018). Suaeda aegyptiaca is an annual herb which has round, succulent leaves and can reach 50 cm in height (Western 1992, Karim and Dakheel 2006). It produces small green-yellow flowers between October and April (Jongbloed et al. 2003, Karim and Dakheel 2006). This species is extremely salt tolerant and is therefore a halophyte (Karim and Dakheel 2006).
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.