Pachypodium namaquanum

Assessor: Sarah Schumann

Sensitive in 2010
No
Family
Apocynaceae
Reason for the sensitivity status
There have been recorded confiscations of this species from illegal collection. As this species is of Least Concern, recruitment and recovery from harvesting 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 (van Jaarsveld & Potter, 2005). There have been recorded confiscations of this species from illegal collection (Confiscation List (2019-2022) provided by SANParks Sendelingsdrift Botanic Garden). This suggests that this species may be targeted and at risk.

van Jaarsveld, E.J. & Potter, L. 2005. Pachypodium namaquanum (Wyley ex Harv.) Welw. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version 2020.1.

Population vulnerability
Unknown
Justification and references

Specific population data on this species is not available. 

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.
Justification and references

Whole individuals are removed.

Regeneration potential
This species has a fast population growth rate, and there is a good chance the wild populations will recover from exploitation.
Justification and references

As this species is of Least Concern, recruitment and recovery from harvesting may be possible.