Assessor: Sarah Schumann
Sensitive in 2010
No
Family
Apocynaceae
Reason for the sensitivity status
The cactiformis species was present in recent confiscated material. As this taxon is of least concern, recruitment and recovery from harvesting may be possible.
Exploitation extent
Uncertain - No data exists yet showing that this species is exploited in the wild, however it has one or more relatives or look-alike species (found in South Africa or globally) that are known to be utilised. This species has a similar life form or other relevant traits to its exploited relative(s), making it highly likely that it would be exploited for the same purposes.
Justification and references
According to the SANBI Red List assessment, this species is of Least Concern (Victor, 2006). The cactiformis species was present in recent confiscated material (Confiscation Lists (2022) provided by SANparks Sendlingsdrift Garden). This suggests that this variety could possibly also be targeted or popular for horticultural purposes.
Victor, J.E. 2006. Larryleachia cactiformis (Hook.) Plowes var. felina (D.T.Cole) Bruyns. 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
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