Taxonomic notes on<i>Gaudinia</i>(Poaceae) based upon morphological characters and the first record of<i>G. maroccana</i>for Portugal

Mera, Antonio Galán de; Mestre, Miguel Martínez-Fresneda; Linares‐Perea, Eliana; Orellana, José Alfredo Vicente

doi:10.1080/11263504.2013.809815

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“…It can be found on the coast on the sea cliffs north‐west of Morocco, between Rabat and Haouara, Témara, El Harhoura, Chaouia, Casablanca and Safi (Jahandiez & Maire, ; Maire, ; Heywood, ; Fennane & Ibn Tattou, , ; Benabid, ; Valdés et al ., ; Hammada et al ., ; Aafi et al ., ; Clayton et al ., ; Euro+Med, ; Fougrach et al ., ; Hammada, ; Dobignard & Chatelain, ; Mateos & Valdés, ; Vorontsova & Simon, ; Rankou et al ., ; eMonocot, ). A recent quantitative and qualitative morphological study (Galán‐de‐Mera et al ., ) suggested that G. maroccana also occurs in Portugal in Estremadura Province, in Magoito, Praia Grande and Praia de Maças. Further work is needed.…”

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Conservation assessments and Red Listing of the endemic Moroccan flora (monocotyledons)

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Morocco constitutes an important centre of plant diversity and speciation in the Mediterranean Basin. However, numerous species are threatened by issues ranging from human activities to global climatic change. In this study, we present the conservation assessments and Red Listing of the endemic Moroccan monocotyledons according to International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) criteria and categories. For each species, we include basic taxonomic information, local names and synonyms, uses, a distribution map, extent of occurrence, area of occupancy, population size and trend, a description of habitats and ecological requirements, and a discussion of the threats affecting the species and habitats. We assessed the threatened status of the endemic Moroccan monocotyledons at the species level (59 species) using the IUCN Red List criteria and categories (Version 3.1). This study shows the high extinction risk to the Moroccan monocotyledon flora, with 95% of threatened species (20% Critically Endangered, 50% Endangered, 25% Vulnerable) and only 5% not threatened (2% Near Threatened and 3% Least Concern). The flora is thus of conservation concern, which is poorly recognized, both nationally and internationally. The study presents the first part and so far the only national IUCN Red Data List for a large group of Moroccan plants, and thus provides an overview of the threatened Moroccan flora. This IUCN Red List is an important first step towards the recognition of the danger to Moroccan biodiversity hotspots, conservation of threatened species and the raising of public awareness at national and international levels.

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