Re‐assessment of the endemic taxa in the Egyptian Flora

El-Khalafy, Mohamed M.; Ahmed, Dalia A.; Shaltout, Kamal H.; Al-Sodany, Yassin M.; Haroun, Soliman A.

doi:10.1111/aje.12880

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“…Although the endemic Brassica deserti was recorded by Kamel & al. (2008) only in the Mediterranean coast of Sinai, it was indicated by El-Khalafy & al. (2021) in Gebel Igma, southern Sinai.…”

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Characterization of Mediterranean endemics in the Egyptian flora

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The Mediterranean Basin is the world’s second richest hotspot, and one of the most important locations on the planet for endemic taxa. However, there is no available up-to-date list of Mediterranean endemics. Available data are frequently insufficient or outdated. Therefore, this study aimed at delimiting the Mediterranean floristic region in Egypt, screening its Mediterranean endemics, and determining their habitats, life forms, flowering periods, dispersal types and phyto-geographical distribution. From a list of 275 Mediterranean endemic taxa in Egypt compiled from literature, this study reduced it to 57 taxa (including species, subspecies and varieties; 20.7%) belonging to 46 genera and 22 families. Fifteen major habitats harbored Mediterranean endemics in Egypt, with coastal dunes (17 taxa = 29.8%) and non-saline depressions (16 taxa = 28.1%) being the most represented. Moreover, the Mareotis (west) subsector was the richest (46 taxa = 80.7%). The largest number of taxa was recorded in North African sub-region (52 taxa = 91.2%), followed by Eastern (levant) sub-region (36 taxa = 63.2%). Therophytes were the most recorded life form, while ballochory was the most represented dispersal type. In conclusion, it is crucial to shed the light on Mediterranean endemics and provide an up-to-date documented database to help future management plan that support their conservation and sustainable use.

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confidence: 83%

Characterization of Mediterranean endemics in the Egyptian flora

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“…Other publications dealt with evaluation of only one alien such as Ipomoea carnea (Shaltout et al 2010). In addition, the endemic flora in Egypt was 41 species belonged to 36 genera and 20 families and inhabiting 10 main habitats, while near endemic taxa was 73, belonging to 58 genera and 28 families and were recorded in 11 habitats (El-Khalafy 2018;El-Khalafy 2023;El-Khalafy et al 2021). Moreover, Bedair et al (2020) recorded 228 woody plants (trees and shrubs) belonged to 126 genera and 45 familie whihc inhabit 14 habitats (8 natural and 6 anthropogenic).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Goods are defined as the organisms and their parts and products that grow in the wild and are used directly for human benefits such as grazing and browsing (e.g., El-Khalafy et al 2023;Heneidy and Halmy 2009;Shaltout et al 2023). On the other hand, services are those valuable ongoing streams of benefits provided by thriving ecosystem.…”

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Biodiversity in Egypt contributing to world biodiversity

Shaltout,

El-Khalafy

2024

J Ecol Environ

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Background: Available publications (e.g., theses, scientific reports, books and papers) about the elements of the Egyptian biodiversity during 2000-2018 were collected in a progress scientific report. The publications reported in this bibliography were collected from various sources including: site of the Egyptian Universities Libraries Consortium Portal, accounts of the biodiversity specialists on Research gate, direct contact with the national experts of the Egyptian biodiversity, libraries of some universities and research centers and others. The elements of the Egyptian biodiversity are classified into different categories.Results: Up till now, a total of 20,521 species were recorded in Egypt, of which insects have the highest contribution (48.7%), followed by fungi (12.1%) and vascular plants (11.5%). In a descending order, each of amphibians, viruses, reptiles, mammals, cyanobacteria, bryophytes, and bacteria have a minor contribution (< 1%). Based on the available data, Egyptian biodiversity contributes 1.3% of the world biota, although its area contributes only 0.7% of the world area. At a global scale, the most represented groups are algae (12.22% of the world figure), followed by cyanobacteria (6.08%) and birds (4.70%). On the other hand, the less represented are amphibians (0.14% of the world figure), flora (0.84%) and insects (1.00%). Conclusions: Some suggestions are recommended for preparing a phytoplankton checklist based on the rich available publications; further studies should be carried out on the lichen biodiversity in order to prepare acceptable verified checklist for this important group. In addition, paleo-biologists should work together to publish a book dealing with the Egyptian paleo-biology, such studies will lead to high ranking the Egyptian biodiversity.

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“…Endemic taxa are critical constituents in the flora of most regions in the world. Most of these species have threatened within the last years as a result of numerous reasons such as environmental conditions and human activities (El-Khalafy et al, 2021a;El-Khalafy, 2023).…”

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confidence: 99%

Plant Communities Associated with Egyptian Endemic Flora

Al-Sodany,

El-Khalafy,

Ahmed

et al. 2023

Egypt. J. Bot.

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Re‐assessment of the endemic taxa in the Egyptian Flora

Cited by 14 publications

References 18 publications

Characterization of Mediterranean endemics in the Egyptian flora

Characterization of Mediterranean endemics in the Egyptian flora

Biodiversity in Egypt contributing to world biodiversity

Plant Communities Associated with Egyptian Endemic Flora

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