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Avonia rhodesica

Assessor: Sarah Schumann

Sensitive in 2010
No
Family
Anacampserotaceae
Reason for the sensitivity status
There have been several recorded confiscations of this species ad others of the Avonia species from illegal collection. This genus is in demand and of popular interest in international horticultural trade. As this taxon is of Least Concern, were exploitation to occur, recruitment and recovery may be possible.
Exploitation extent
Small or insignificant - wild individuals of the species are known to be exploited, collected, traded or utilized in a targeted manner, but utilisation is localised and/or affects only a small proportion of the wild population.
Justification and references

According to the SANBI Red List Assessment, this species is of Least Concern (Winter & Victor, 2005). This genus is in demand and of popular interest in international horticultural trade, as indicated by several online marketplace, e-commerce and auction sites. There have been several recorded confiscations of this species ad others of the Avonia species from illegal collection (Confiscation List (2021-2022) provided by Karoo Desert and Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens). This suggests that this genus is being targeted and that this species may be at risk.
 

Winter, P.J.D. & Victor, J.E. 2005. Avonia rhodesica (N.E.Br.) G.D.Rowley. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version 2020.1.

Population vulnerability
Population is not vulnerable: size is > 2500 mature individuals, AND the number of known subpopulations is > 5 AND range > 100km2
Justification and references

This species is of Least Concern (Winter & Victor, 2005).

Winter, P.J.D. & Victor, J.E. 2005. Avonia rhodesica (N.E.Br.) G.D.Rowley. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version 2020.1.

Targeted demographics
Mature (breeding) individuals are killed, significantly weakened or are permanently removed from the wild, OR immature individuals are targeted and this significantly impacts mature (breeding) individuals.
Regeneration potential
Unknown
Justification and references

As this taxon is of Least Concern, were exploitation to occur, recruitment and recovery may be possible.

Reference file
Avonia rhodesica Threatened Species Programme _ SANBI Red List of South African Plants.pdf514.07 KB
avonia _.pdf1.04 MB
avonia search results.pdf776.86 KB