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LC

Assessment ID
330331
Taxon name
Linum corymbulosum
Rchb.
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Linum corymbulosum
Rchb.
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Plants
Flowering Plants
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
tracheophyta
Class
magnoliopsida
Order
malpighiales
Family
linaceae
Genus
Linum
Species
corymbulosum
Species authority
Rchb.
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
The threats to this species are unknown, however, it is thought to be generally common within its habitats and also occurs in a protected area. It is assessed at 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
The species has been described from the northern Hajar Mountains in addition to the Ru'us al-Jibal (Jongbloed et al. 2003). It is possible that this species used to be cultivated and has now become generally established within the mountains (Ghazanfar 2007). This plant exists at altitudes above c. 1100 m in the Ru'us al-Jibal, but is typically found at medium elevations in the Hajar Mountains (Feulner 2011). Its native range is from Europe to the Arabian peninsula and temperate 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 species typically inhabits wadis, wadi banks and montane areas (Jongbloed et al. 2003). It is an annual herb species that produces delicate yellow flowers which are present from February to April (Western 1991, Jongbloed et al. 2003). The fruit consists of a capsule within sepals and the seeds resemble flat, light brown ovals (Jongbloed et al. 2003). It is a crop wild relative of flax, Linum usitatissimum (Kameswara Rao 2013).
Threats and conservation measures listed
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
330330
Taxon name
Monsonia nivea
(Decne.) Decne. ex Webb
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Monsonia nivea
(Decne.) Decne. ex Webb
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Plants
Flowering Plants
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
tracheophyta
Class
magnoliopsida
Order
geraniales
Family
geraniaceae
Genus
Monsonia
Species
nivea
Species authority
(Decne.) Decne. ex Webb
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 across the UAE. It is considered to be common throughout its range and is well adapted to life in an arid climate. 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
In the UAE it is generally widespread across the country, particularly in sandy deserts except for the far western and Liwa regions (Jongbloed et al. 2003). In addition, it also occurs along the East coast of the UAE (Jongbloed et al. 2003). Globally, the native range of this species spans from the Sahara 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 perennial herb species is known to grow within sandy plain habitats (Jongbloed et al. 2003, Fawzi and Ksiksi 2012, Mahmoud et al. 2018). It has a woody base, can reach up to 30 cm in height and has alternating, oval leaves with crinkled edges (Jongbloed et al. 2003). The fruits are covered in feathery hairs and light pink flowers grow between January and May (Jongbloed et al. 2003). A specific adaptation of this plant to its arid environment is the presence of long thick roots, disproportionate in size to the rest of the plant, in order to reach underground moisture (Jongbloed et al. 2003).
Threats and conservation measures listed
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
330329
Taxon name
Monsonia heliotropioides
(Cav.) Boiss.
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Monsonia heliotropioides
(Cav.) Boiss.
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Plants
Flowering Plants
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
tracheophyta
Class
magnoliopsida
Order
geraniales
Family
geraniaceae
Genus
Monsonia
Species
heliotropioides
Species authority
(Cav.) 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
Least Concern
Abbreviated status
LC
Criteria system used
IUCN

(see Assessment details)

Assessment rationale/justification
This species is reportedly widespread throughout the western part of the Hajar Mountain range in the UAE. In addition, it is known to occur in at least one protected area within this 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 has been recorded from Wadi Ashwani, Jebel Hafeet and Jebel Qitab in the Olive Highlands (Jongbloed et al. 2003, Feulner 2014). It is considered to be widespread throughout the western Hajar Mountains (Feulner 2014). Globally, the native range of this species spans from the Sahara to India (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 species has branched stems, heart shaped leaves covered in hairs, pink flowers (present between February and May) and fruit covered in hair (Jongbloed et al. 2003, Norton et al. 2009). Within the Wadi Wurayah National Park, it has been recorded from a gravel wadi dam subject to intermittent flooding, in addition to waste ground and gravel terraces (Feulner 2016).
Threats and conservation measures listed
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
330328
Taxon name
Erodium neuradifolium
Delile ex Godr.
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Erodium neuradifolium
Delile ex Godr.
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Plants
Flowering Plants
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
tracheophyta
Class
magnoliopsida
Order
geraniales
Family
geraniaceae
Genus
Erodium
Species
neuradifolium
Species authority
Delile ex Godr.
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 considered to be generally widespread within the Hajar Mountains. It is also known to occur in at least one protected area, 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, it is known to occur within the Hajar Mountains, including the biodiverse Olive Highlands (Feulner 2014). It is also recorded from the Ru'us a-Jibal at elevations up to 1750 m (Feulner 2011). Globally, the native range of this species spans from the Canary Islands, southern Mediterranean and northern Africa to Somalia and 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 small annual species is know to grow within rocky cliff and ravine habitats, in addition to wadis and gravel plains (MEW 2010, Feulner 2014). It is covered in hairs and has oval leaves which may be shallowly lobed (Jongbloed et al. 2003). It is considered to be similar to its relative, Erodium laciniatum (Jongbloed et al. 2003).
Threats and conservation measures listed
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
330327
Taxon name
Erodium laciniatum
(Cav.) Willd.
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Erodium laciniatum
(Cav.) Willd.
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Plants
Flowering Plants
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
tracheophyta
Class
magnoliopsida
Order
geraniales
Family
geraniaceae
Genus
Erodium
Species
laciniatum
Species authority
(Cav.) Willd.
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 considered to be fairly widespread within the Hajar Mountain range, and may be even more widespread due to suggested occurrence in the Ru'us al-Jibal. Although grazing by goats may pose a threat to this species, it is unclear what effect this has on the plant. It is currently 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 (Jongbloed et al. 2003). It is also considered that this species may well occur in the Ru'us al-Jibal, having possibly been overlooked (Feulner 2011). Globally, the native range of this species spans from the Canary Islands, through the Mediterranean and northern Africa to the Arabian Peninsula and on 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 generally grows within sand and loamy soils, in addition to wadis and adjoining gravel terraces (Jongbloed et al. 2003, Mahmoud et al. 2018). It can reach 25 cm in height and has lobed leaves with scalloped-edged, pale pink flowers between February and April (Jongbloed et al. 2003).
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
Grazing by goats may affect this species within parts of its range (Shahid 2017).
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
330324
Taxon name
Euphorbia helioscopia
L.
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Euphorbia helioscopia
L.
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Plants
Flowering Plants
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
tracheophyta
Class
magnoliopsida
Order
malpighiales
Family
euphorbiaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Species
helioscopia
Species authority
L.
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, although restricted within the UAE, may well be common within its range. It utilises a range of habitats and is also able to grow within disturbed areas. 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 reported from the Hajar Mountains and Al Ain (Jongbloed et al. 2003). Globally, the native range of this species spans across Macaronesia, northern Africa, temperate Eurasia and to the Indian subcontinent (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 species grows within fields in montane areas, in addition to plantations, gardens and moist disturbed ground (Jongbloed et al. 2003, MEW 2010). It can reach up to 40 cm in height, has spoon shaped leaves with rounded tips, in addition to lobed fruits and parasol-shaped flowers which can be seen between February and April (Jongbloed et al. 2003).
Threats and conservation measures listed
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
330323
Taxon name
Euphorbia granulata
Forssk.
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Euphorbia granulata
Forssk.
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Plants
Flowering Plants
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
tracheophyta
Class
magnoliopsida
Order
malpighiales
Family
euphorbiaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Species
granulata
Species authority
Forssk.
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 at lower altitudes and montane habitats within the UAE. In addition, it is known to occur on offshore islands which is likely to cause its distribution to exceed the thresholds for threatened categories. Although data are lacking on the population size, the trend is inferred to be stable and therefore the species is assessed as Least Concern. Confirmation of the species' origin within the UAE (i.e. native or introduced) would be beneficial, as it has been known to be introduced to nearby countries.
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
The species is widespread within the Hajar Mountains (Jongbloed et al. 2003) at elevations up to c. 1100 m (Feulner 2011). It has also been recorded on off-shore islands of Abu Dhabi (Sakkir et al. 2017). Its native range is from western Africa through the Arabian Peninsula to India (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 generally inhabits gravel plains and wadis (Jongbloed et al. 2003), but has also been reported from abandoned fields (Western 1991). Euphorbia granulata is also considered a weed in urban areas (Norton et al. 2009). However, it seems to thrive in montane habitats (G.R. Feulner, in litt, MEW 2010). An annual herb species, it produces white, solitary flowers which are present from February to June, in addition to a three-lobed fruit (Jongbloed et al. 2003, Mahmoud et al. 2018).
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
Grazing by livestock may impact the species in parts of its range (Shahid 2017).
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
330321
Taxon name
Chrozophora oblongifolia
(Delile) A.Juss. ex Spreng.
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Chrozophora oblongifolia
(Delile) A.Juss. ex Spreng.
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Plants
Flowering Plants
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
tracheophyta
Class
magnoliopsida
Order
malpighiales
Family
euphorbiaceae
Genus
Chrozophora
Species
oblongifolia
Species authority
(Delile) A.Juss. ex Spreng.
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 at lower altitudes in the UAE. Although data are lacking on the population size and trend, the species is assessed as Least Concern as it occurs in a protected area and is generally described as being common.
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
It is widespread within the Hajar Mountains and along the east coast of the UAE (Jongbloed et al. 2003), and occurs at altitudes up to c. 1,350 m (Feulner 2011); generally in montane areas, less common in the gravel plains. The native range of this species spreads from north-west tropical Africa, through to the Arabian peninsula and northwest India (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 species inhabits gravel plains, wadis and low montane slopes (Jongbloed et al. 2003), it is also known from field margins and disturbed areas (Norton et al. 2009). It is a perennial herb/small shrub, has a woody base and can grow up to 80 cm in height (Jongbloed et al. 2003, Norton et al. 2009). It has yellow-green flowers on spikes and the plant also produces fruit as a capsule with three lobes (Jongbloed et al. 2003). The plain tiger butterfly (Danaus chrysippus) feeds from the flowers of this species (Gillett 1998).
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
There are no widespread threats.
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
330319
Taxon name
Andrachne aspera
Spreng.
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Andrachne aspera
Spreng.
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Plants
Flowering Plants
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
tracheophyta
Class
magnoliopsida
Order
malpighiales
Family
phyllanthaceae
Genus
Andrachne
Species
aspera
Species authority
Spreng.
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
The species is found in the Hajar Mountains and the Ru'us al-Jibal in the eastern UAE. Although not a common species, it is widespread and is reported from at least one 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
The species is widespread in the Hajar Mountains and the Ru'us al-Jibal according to Jongbloed et al. (2003). Feulner (2016) found the species in the Wadi Wurayah National Park and commented that the species appeared to be more common through the Hajar Mountains than Andrachne telephioides. The global native range is of the species is from North Africa south to Cameroon, north-east and tropical Africa, west to the Arabian Peninsula and 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
MEW (2010) reported the species to be found on hillsides, and in pockets of sand and silt amongst rocks.
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
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
330318
Taxon name
Pentatropis nivalis
(J.F.Gmel.) D.V.Field & J.R.I.Wood
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National Red List Database
Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Pentatropis nivalis
(J.F.Gmel.) D.V.Field & J.R.I.Wood
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Plants
Flowering Plants
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
tracheophyta
Class
magnoliopsida
Order
gentianales
Family
apocynaceae
Genus
Pentatropis
Species
nivalis
Species authority
(J.F.Gmel.) D.V.Field & J.R.I.Wood
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 protected areas and has been considered as being common and widespread in the UAE. There is little information available on the population trends and threats to this species. Despite this, 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
Pentatropis nivalis is widespread in the Hajar mountains and East coast plantations (Jongbloed et al. 2003). It has been recorded in the Wadi Wurayah National Park (Feulner 2016). Globally this species occurs in East and West Africa, the Arabian peninsula, Central Asia and India (Board of Trustees, RBG Kew, 2018).
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 species is a perennial vine that grows up to 6 m (Jongbloed et al. 2003). It flowers between February and May and grows in sand, gravel and plantations (Jongbloed et al. 2003).
Threats and conservation measures listed
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.