The red data book of the flora of cyprus

Red data bookslists, nationalsubnational atlases, action plans a1. Cyprus red data book category onosma is a genus of flowering plants in the family boraginaceae. The project establishment of a plant microreserve network. The wildlife of turkmenistan is the flora and fauna of turkmenistan, and the natural habitats in which they live. Tsintides t, christodoulou cs, delipetrou p, georgiou k eds 2007 the red data book of the flora of cyprus. The iucn red list is a critical indicator of the health of the worlds biodiversity. The rediscovery of ophioglossum vulgatum in cyprus after 78 years charalambos s. Pdf the red data book of the flora of cyprus researchgate. Alziar, compte rendu du 4eme iter mediterraneum in bocconea 11. According to the red data book of the flora of cyprus 2007 which evaluates the conservation status of 328 species of cyprus flora, based to the criteria set. Tulipa cypria cyprus endemic cyprus red data book george konstantinou cyprus wildlife tours.

Another serious threat to the cypriot nature is the shortage of. Its natural habitat is mediterraneantype shrubby vegetation. Mar 04, 2016 red data book category endemic to cyprus scilla morrisii also called morris squill or pallid squill is a species of plant in the hyacinthaceae family. Geographical distributions of many taxa have been mapped for the first time. Concerning the protection status, 46 plant taxa are characterised as critically endangered, 64 as endangered, 128 as vulnerable while 15 as near threatened based on the red data book of the flora of cyprus. According to the red data book of the flora of cyprus, which evaluates the conservation status of the cyprus flora based to the criteria set by the international union for conservation of nature iucn, 23 species are characterized as regionally extinct, 46 as critically endangered, 64 as endangered, 128 as vulnerable, 45 as data deficient. An ethnobotanical survey of wild edible plants of paphos and. The national ecological network natura 2000 was initiated in cyprus in 1999, in order to protect natural habitats and species and extend them by managing and preventing degradation. Equally important is the fact that the percentage of endangered species is low compared to the total number of species and this is the result of conservation measures and the relatively mild human intervention. This is due to various reasons such as its geological structure, the climatic conditions, the island character, the sea which surrounds it as well as the topographic layout. They grow in dry, sunny habitats with rocky, sandy substrates. The national red data lists and books for plants and animals are invaluable for the conservation of biodiversity. According to the red data book of the flora of cyprus 2007 which evaluates the conservation status of 328 species of cyprus flora, based to the criteria set by the international union for conservation of nature iucn 23 taxa are characterized as regionally extinct re, 46 as critically endangered cr, 64 as endangered en, 128 as vulnerable.

This book provides central information for studies and monitoring programs on rare and endangered species and their habits. Some noteworthy records of flowering plants in cyprus. List of critically endangered taxa of the cyprus flora. Tulipa agenensis cyprus cyprus red data book youtube. The cyprus biodiversity includes 1950 plants, 650 seashells, 250 fishes, more than 6. Although in the red data book of the flora of cyprus it is classified as. Flora of cyprus cyprus flora information about plants. This website contains information on all species and subspecies of vascular plants occurring in cyprus, one of the hotspots of mediterranean biodiversity. The red data book of the flora of cyprus 2007,trees abd shrubs of cyprus 2002, vascular plant of cyprus 1973, guide to troodos mountains 1973 etc. Cyprus is the third largest island in the mediterranean with an area of 8306 sq.

Sep 04, 2006 this plant has been included in the red data book of cyprus flora as endangered because its populations have been eliminated. Taraxacum holmboei is an endemic species of cyprus. During the last stages of the red data book project it became. Monitoring plans have been prepared for more than 10 plant taxa of annex ii of the habitats directive. The results of this work are recorded in a database which contains information on approximately 1400 plants and over 4000 photographs. Red data book is also established by government of a state or country for documenting rare and endangered species of animals, plants and fungi as well as some local subspecies that exist within the territory of the respective state or country. The directory handbook for the flora in cyprus has more than 1900 species of flowering plants, with 140 of them blooming only on this island. North cyprus flora and flowers bee orchids, bougainvillea.

Several new plants were recorded for cyprus and new locations were found for old ones. Using threatened plant species to identify conservation. It is also worth noting that 87 endangered species have been recorded out of 238 mentioned in the red data book of the flora of cyprus. Mar 27, 2014 design ideas for narrow garden spaces. Filago mareotica flora of cyprus a dynamic checklist. Ophioglossum vulgatum recorded from cyprus in 1905 and in 1939 was rediscovered in 2017. The most recent vascular plant red data book rdb for cyprus tsintides et al. Two thirds of the country is hot dry plains and desert, and the rest is more mountainous. Red dot shows the approximate same point on the akrotiri marsh road. Far more than a list of species and their status, it is a. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The flowering centre of cyprus is the akamas peninsula and during the period from april to february, the karpas foothills and plains are literally surrounded by greenery of more than 700 species of plants.

Sep 01, 2010 according to the red data book of the flora of cyprus, which evaluates the conservation status of the cyprus flora based to the criteria set by the international union for conservation of nature iucn, 23 species are characterized as regionally extinct, 46 as critically endangered, 64 as endangered, 128 as vulnerable, 45 as data deficient. Nov 27, 2017 several new plants were recorded for cyprus and new locations were found for old ones. Red data book category endemic to cyprus scilla morrisii also called morris squill or pallid squill is a species of plant in the hyacinthaceae family. The flora of cyprus has been well studied and a red data book has been compiled in 2007, including a computer data base with the coordinates of all threatened and rare plant taxa. Red data book of the russian federation rdbrf, also known as red book russian. Flora and fauna of cyprus eco map linkedin slideshare. The project shall include marine works, infrastructure and land development.

I am interested to see the plants which are under iucn red list of indian continent, with special emphasis on regionsstate, so that strategic plan can be prepared for their conservation. North cyprus is a fantastic place to view hundreds of different types of flora and flowers. Cyprus wild flower index this website is managed and maintained by maureen broderstad and ian metcalfe, two amateur botanists who have spent many years studying the wild flowers of cyprus. Some noteworthy records of flowering plants in cyprus 19972016. According to the red data book of the flora of cyprus 2007 which evaluates the conservation status of 328 species of cyprus flora, based to the criteria set by the international union for conservation of nature iucn 23 taxa are characterized as regionally extinct re, 46 as critically endangered cr, 64 as endangered en, 128 as vulnerable vu, 45 as data deficient dd, 15 as near threatened nt and 7 as least concern lc. I am certain that the red data book of the flora of cyprus will do much to safeguard the future of cyprus habitats and of the rich cyprus flora, and, in doing so, earn the gratitude of generations yet to come. They are native to the mediterranean and western asia. Aug 30, 2012 red book of cyprus flora 2007 posted on aug 30, 2012 criteria system, europe, iucn categories and criteria, plants, region, taxon comments off on red book of cyprus flora 2007 edited by tsintides t. The natura 2000 network is an integral part of the european ecological network, which aims to the longterm survival of europes most valuable and threatened.

Turkmenistan is a country in central asia to the east of the caspian sea. The primary objective of the red data book of the flora of cyprus is the identification of the threatened plants and the assessment of their extinction risk according to the international union for the conservation of nature iucn red list criteria. The endemic flora of cyprus includes 142 endemic taxa species and subspecies which consists the 8. He was invited to be one of the authors of the red data book of the flora of cyprus. Cyprus, with its particular location in the eastern part of the mediterranean, presents one of the richest flora in the area. The red data book of the flora of cyprus presents the results of a fouryear long research project, which was funded by the cyprus research promotion foundation. Another serious threat to the cypriot nature is the shortage of water and the long droughts that the island often faces. Mar 21, 2015 the national ecological network natura 2000 was initiated in cyprus in 1999, in order to protect natural habitats and species and extend them by managing and preventing degradation. Established in 1964, the international union for conservation of natures red list of threatened species has evolved to become the worlds most comprehensive information source on the global conservation status of animal, fungi and plant species. List of critically endangered taxa of the cyprus flora, according to the red data book of the flora of cyprus critically endangered cr 1.

It contains a narrow strip of natural habitats, which host several important plant species, including 4 species endangered with extinction and included in the red data book of the flora of cyprus. The conservation status of the endemic plants of cyprus. State and impacts cyprus european environment agency. Most wild species are gathered from waste and uncultivated land 48% or from shrubland 17% and by the roadside 12%. Cyprus endemic taxa included in the red data book of the flora of. It was a milestone not only concerning nature conservation in cyprus but also for the floristic research on the island. The primary objective of the red data book of the flora of cyprus is the identification of the threatened plants and the assessment of their extinction risk. This plant has been included in the red data book of cyprus flora as endangered because its populations have been eliminated. Between 1988 and 1993, dr deryck viney collected over 1,000 different types. This website is managed and maintained by maureen broderstad and ian metcalfe, two amateur botanists who have spent many years studying the wild flowers of cyprus. In 2018 yiannis published an up to date flora of cyprus. The red data book of the flora of cyprus iucn library system.

This book provides central information for studies and monitoring programs on rare and endangered. The study of the cypriot flora is one of the most important activities of the forest department. It is a protected species and is included in the red data book of the flora of cyprus characterised as vulnerable, in appendix i of the bern convention, in annex ii of directive 9243eec and in the cites convention on international trade in endangered species. They also attest to both the states and the societys commitment to invest in the protection of the natural environment. Nature protection and biodiversity state and impacts. Red book of cyprus flora 2007 posted on aug 30, 2012 criteria system, europe, iucn categories and criteria, plants, region, taxon comments off on red book of cyprus flora 2007 edited by tsintides t. Mar 21, 2015 the available statistics indicate that in cyprus 14% of the flora is threatened with extinction, while the situation of all known species found to be in danger is approximately 34%, table 1. An ethnobotanical survey of wild edible plants of paphos. Cyprus endemic taxa included in the red data book of the flora of cyprus. Introduction topographyinline habitats the seasons bulbs endemics orchids the author bibliography links email.

The provision of uptodate information on the distribution and habitats of cyprus endemics and nearendemics is also of vital importance. Equally important is the fact that the percentage of endangered species is low compared to the total number. Also the information of the red data book is being widely used. The available statistics indicate that in cyprus 14% of the flora is threatened with extinction, while the situation of all known species found to be in danger is approximately 34%, table 1.

The red flora data book of cyprus is a luxury edition, of 472 pages with hardcover, including over 300 color photographs and texts in greek with. Mar 16, 2014 tulipa cypria cyprus endemic cyprus red data book george konstantinou cyprus wildlife tours. Posted on aug 30, 2012 criteria system, europe, iucn categories and criteria, plants, region, taxon comments off on red. Scilla morrisii meikle cyprus biodiversity of cyprus. He then wrote an illustrated book about what he had discovered, called an illustrated flora of north cyprus, which has been proven to be invaluable guide to the amateur or.