Myosotis decumbens ssp. rifana
| Kingdom |
Phylum |
Class |
Order |
Family |
| PLANTAE |
TRACHEOPHYTA |
MAGNOLIOPSIDA |
LAMIALES |
BORAGINACEAE |
| Scientific Name: |
Myosotis decumbens ssp. rifana
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| Species Authority: |
(Maire) Greuter & Burdet |
| Synonym/s: |
Myosotis alpestris F.W.Schmidt
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Assessment Information
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| Red List Category & Criteria: |
Least Concern
ver 3.1
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| Year Published: |
2010 |
| Assessor/s: |
Rhazi, L., Grillas, P., Rhazi, M. & Flanagan, D. |
| Reviewer/s: |
Vela, E., de Bélair G., Ben Saad S. & Cuttelod, A. (IUCN Centre for Mediterranean Cooperation) |
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Justification:
Myosotis decumbens ssp. rifana is endemic to Morocco and Algeria, but is rather common and there are no major threats. It is considered as Least Concern.
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Geographic Range
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| Range Description: |
This species is endemic to Morocco and Algeria. It is found in the west of the Rif (on the high summits of Gommara, between 1,400 and 2,000 m altitude) in Morocco and in the Grande and Petite Kabylie in Algeria, generally above 800 m. Its extent of occurrence covers over 20,000 km² and it is present at more than 10 sites. |
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| Range Map: |
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Population
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| Population: |
The species is rare in Morocco (present in only six locations in the west of the Rif), but fairly common in Algeria. The trend of the populations is unknown.
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| Population Trend: |
Unknown
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Habitat and Ecology
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| Habitat and Ecology: |
It is a perennial herbaceous plant (Hemicryptophyte) that can be found in humid prairies of high altitude, forests, on the edges of streams and on rocks. Flowering occurs during spring and summer.
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| Systems: |
Terrestrial; Freshwater |
| Major Threat(s): |
There are no major threats to this species.
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Conservation Actions
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| Conservation Actions: |
There are no existing conservation measures. Research is needed to monitor the existing sites and the size and dynamics of the populations.
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