Global and Regional IUCN Red List Assessments: 10

Fenu, Giuseppe; Al-Rammahi, Hayder M.; Mohammad, Mohammad K.; Perrino, Enrico Vito; Rosati, Leonardo; Wagensommer, Robert P.; Orsenigo, Simone

doi:10.3897/italianbotanist.10.60022

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“…In this study, the same populations previously reported [37,38] are confirmed albeit with a substantial reduction in the population size. The observed causes of this reduction, at least in the last few years, are mainly attributable to human-related activities, while the effects of climate change are harder to quantify in these ecological contexts.…”

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“…The annual average of minimum temperature is increasing faster than maximum temperature and the overall temperature in Iraq is found to increase much faster compared to the global average [48]. Although precipitation is generally very low, the region receives transitory violent rainstorms in winter, which result in the uprooting of some trees [37,38]. These ecological conditions to which the plant is subjected could be particularly limiting for in situ germination and seedling survival [33].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Although our updated data confirm the previous IUCN assessment of Vachellia gerrardii subsp. negevensis [38], considering the continuous decline and the dramatic and abrupt reduction in the population size observed in the last year, in particular in the site most representative of this plant in Iraq, it is reasonable to consider a deterioration in the conservation status of the species in the near future, and this would have cascading effects on the entire food-web and cause a drastic loss of biodiversity considering the key role of this genus [32,33].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Recent molecular studies have shown that this genus is polyphyletic and, consequently, it has been split into at least five different genera [28]. However, one of them, Vachellia Wight and Arnott, still includes species with several phenotypic similarities that make their taxonomic distinction rather difficult, especially when the species distribution ranges overlap, as in Middle East and Arabian Peninsula [38]. An example of this unclear taxonomic situation is represented by the Talh tree Acacia gerrardii Benth.…”

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“…This species is of great importance in the regions in which it grows for various reasons: (i) it characterizes these landscapes and forms peculiar plant communities, (ii) it improves the fertility of the soil by nitrogen fixation, and (iii) is a socio-economic resource providing animal fodder and wood for the energy demands of the local population [37]. However, data on the ecology, distribution, and population size of this interesting tree are generally fragmented and unclear in countries such as Kuwait and Saudi Arabia [38]. Also in Iraq, the knowledge of this species, its current distribution, and conservation status remain contradictory.…”

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Conservation Need for a Plant Species with Extremely Small Populations Linked to Ephemeral Streams in Adverse Desert Environments

Mohammad¹,

Al-Rammahi

Cogoni

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Many thousands of tree species are declining in the world, for which conservation actions are urgent. This dramatic situation is particularly evident for trees closely related to freshwater ecosystems, considered the environments most threatened by global change. In extremely arid environments such as deserts, where the few plant species present are able to survive by exploiting the little water available, the situation is extremely critical. A representative case is Vachellia gerrardii subsp. negevensis, a tree with a wide distribution range but locally restricted to small and isolated populations. Knowledge about this tree is incomplete in Iraq and, to fill this gap, several surveys were conducted in the Al-Najaf desert over three years (2019–2021). In each locality where this species was found, several ecological and population parameters were recorded. Our results indicate that Vachellia gerrardii subsp. negevensis was restricted to a single population, fragmented into five subpopulations confined in extremely peculiar ecological niches. Several threats related to anthropogenic activities and climate change affect the population, causing a significant reduction in the population size combined with a continuous decline in habitat quality and number of mature plants. Despite this critical situation, there are no conservation measures for this species. The establishment of a national preserve or part would be important and constitutes the fundamental prerequisite for the conservation of multiple species.

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Conservation Need for a Plant Species with Extremely Small Populations Linked to Ephemeral Streams in Adverse Desert Environments

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Database of European vascular plants red lists as a contribution to more coherent plant conservation

Lončarević,

Liu,

Stefanaki

et al. 2024

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We introduce the database of European vascular plant red lists, a compilation of red list categories designated to taxa during in-country conservation assessments. Version 1.0 of the database is a standalone static dataset with open access in an end-user friendly format. Its aim is to fulfil the objectives of European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST) Action 18201, ConservePlants. The database synthesizes data across 42 red lists from 41 countries, with participation of 39 out of a total of 44 European countries and two additional Mediterranean countries. The database contains 51,109 records representing 21,481 original taxonomic names with 37 different red list categories. During data harmonisation, 20,312 of the original taxonomic names were assigned to 17,873 unique accepted taxonomic names with scientific authorships across 184 families, 1650 genera and 15,593 species; and red list categories were standardised to 13 unique categories. We see this database as a source of information in diverse plant conservation activities and suitable for various stakeholders.

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Nomenclature and Typification of the Jasione L. (Campanulaceae) Groups from the Eastern Mediterranean Basin

Serrano,

Dimitrova,

Ortiz

2023

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In this research, all the published names of Jasione (Campanulaceae) in the species, subspecies, and variety ranks for populations from the Balkan and Anatolian peninsulas are reviewed, including names of taxa allied to these groups in surrounding areas. These two areas are among the main centers of diversity of the genus, albeit no recent revisions to address the regional taxonomical complexity of the genus have been published for the Balkans and Anatolia. In this work, the taxonomic status and typification of twenty-six published names are discussed, including the plethora of names within the Jasione heldreichii, J. supina, and J. orbiculata taxonomic complexes. In total, eleven lectotypes and one neotype are designated for names from the aforementioned regions, plus one from southern Italy. This nomenclatural clarification establishes a reference for ongoing and future taxonomic and evolutionary studies of Jasione in the Mediterranean basin. In a genus prone to micro-endemism and cryptospeciation, a number of the historically described forms, despite being disregarded by current taxonomic treatments, may, therefore, deserve further attention.

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Global and Regional IUCN Red List Assessments: 10

Cited by 4 publications

References 4 publications

Conservation Need for a Plant Species with Extremely Small Populations Linked to Ephemeral Streams in Adverse Desert Environments

Conservation Need for a Plant Species with Extremely Small Populations Linked to Ephemeral Streams in Adverse Desert Environments

Database of European vascular plants red lists as a contribution to more coherent plant conservation

Nomenclature and Typification of the Jasione L. (Campanulaceae) Groups from the Eastern Mediterranean Basin

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