Bergeranthus nanus

Assessor: Sarah Schumann

Sensitive in 2010
No
Family
Aizoaceae
Reason for the sensitivity status
This genus is in demand and of popular interest in international horticultural trade.  No particular South African species are known to be threatened by collection of wild individuals.
Exploitation extent
None - this species and its close relatives are not exploited, collected, traded or utilized in a targeted manner.
Justification and references

According to the SANBI Red List Assessment, this species is Near Threatened as potentially threatened with habitat degradation (Dold et al. 2019). This genus is in demand and of popular interest in international horticultural trade, as indicated by several online marketplace, e-commerce and auction sites. No particular South African species are known to be threatened by collection of wild individuals.

Dold, A.P., Raimondo, D. & von Staden, L. 2019. Bergeranthus nanus A.P.Dold & S.A.Hammer. 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 taxon has an extent of occurrence of 1642 km² and is known from seven subpopulations (Dold et al. 2019).

Dold, A.P., Raimondo, D. & von Staden, L. 2019. Bergeranthus nanus A.P.Dold & S.A.Hammer. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version 2020.1. 

Targeted demographics
Unknown.
Regeneration potential
Unknown