Species included in the Airmid’s Watchful Eye table are considered susceptible to facing extinction globally or in specific geographic regions, based on current evidence-based research and/or personal communication with credible researchers on the ground.

The list includes each species’ accepted taxonomic name, image if available, common name(s), synonym(s), conservation status, taxonomy information, location, and relevant research.

This table is also interactive, with a link to Plants of the World Online (POWO). Clicking this link will take you off Airmid’s site to their respective page where you can find additional information about the plant species.

Accepted NameImageCommon NamesSynonym(s)Taxonomy Info

POWO		Location Research
Boswellia spp.FrankincenseMore InfoAfrica; AsiaThulin, 2020
Bursera graveolens(Kunth) Triana & Planch.Bursera graveolens
Palo santo, Holy wood, Sacred wood, Peruvian palo santo, Equadorian palo santo, Holy stick, Sacred tree, Saint Anthon’s wood, Palo de la Vida, Malka wakiElaphrium graveolens More InfoEcuador; PeruPersonal communication, Professor M. Puescas Chully, 2024
Chamaemelum nobile (L.) All.Organic Chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile L.). on natural plantation field.
Roman chamomile, Chamomile, English chamomile, Garden chamomile, Ground apple, Mother’s daisy, Whig plant, Manzanilla, Turkey-weed Anthemis nobilis, Chamomilla nobilisMore InfoUKKew Royal Botanic Garden, 2020
Civettictis civettaAfrican civet (Civettictis civetta)African civet, Civet, Civet cat, Insimba, iQaqa, Inyhwagi, Fungwe, Afrikaanse siwetAfricaDo Linh San et al., 2019
Evernia prunastri L.Oakmoss, Tree moss, Antlered perfume lichen, Stag lichen, Perfume antlers, ÉvernieIcelandNatural History Institute of Iceland, 1996
Olea europaea L.Olea europaea L. ©Rosemarie Rosa IlicOlive, Common olive, European olive Olea pallida, Olea sativaMore InfoLebanon; Türkiye; GreeceKaniewski et al., 2023
Origanum microphyllum(Benth.) VogelCretan marjoram, Small-leaved oregano, eau de Cologne plant, Cretan oregano, Dwarf oreganoMajorana microphylla, Origanum maruMore InfoGreeceKougioumoutzis et al., 2021
Persea americana Mill.Avocado Tree (Persea Americana) With FruitAvocado, Alligator pear, Avocado pear, AguacateLaurus perseaMore InfoMexicoDenvir et al., 2022
Picea mariana (Mill.) Britton, Sterns & Poggenb.Black spruce, variety Aurea (Picea mariana (Mill.) Britton, Sterns & Poggenb.). General viewBlack spruce, Bog spruce, Swamp spruce, Shortleaf black spruce, Lash-hornAbies mariana, Pinus mariana
More InfoCanadaBaltzer et al., 2021
Prunus avium (L.) L.The fresh shine red cherries about to ripe on the tree at orchard, Selective focus of prunus avium, Sweet cherry is ready to harvest or picking late spring or early summer, Health benefits of berries.Sweet almond, AlmondPrunus dulcisMore InfoGlobalFreitas et al., 2023
Salvia apiana Jeps.White sage (Salvia apiana) by John Rusk© John RuskWhite sage, Sacred sage, Bee sage, Grandfather sage, Buffalo sageSalvia californicaMore InfoSouthern CaliforniaUpS At-Risk Working Committee, 2021; Personal communication;A. Sanchez, 2024
Theobroma cacao L.Cocoa fruit on tree Agriculture backgroundCocoa (tree), Cacao (tree)Cacao sativa,Cacao theobromaMore InfoWest African rainforestsPerez et al., 2022
Tuber magnatumPiccoWhite truffle, Italian white truffle, Alba white truffle, Piedmontese white truffle, Tartufo bianco, ItalyGualandi, 2025
Valeriana jatamansi JonesIndian valerian, Tagar-ganthoda, Muskbala, Sugandhbala, JatamansiNepal Rana et al., 2020