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Monsonia patersonii

Assessor: Sarah Schumann

Sensitive in 2010
No
Family
Geraniaceae
Reason for the sensitivity status
This species has been traded as captured on the CITES trade database. Ongoing threat in its limited distribution within South Africa threatens its persistence in the country however its presence in Namibia allows for a chance for the species to persist. Were exploitation to occur, recruitment and recovery 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 as it is declining due to ongoing habitat loss and degradation however is widespread, common and not endemic to South Africa (von Staden & van Wyk, 2015). This species has been traded as captured on the CITES trade database.

von Staden, L. & Van Wyk, P.C.V. 2015. Monsonia patersonii DC. 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 is threatened across its range in South Africa but remains fairly common and is not significantly threatened in its range in Namibia (von Staden & van Wyk, 2015).

von Staden, L. & Van Wyk, P.C.V. 2015. Monsonia patersonii DC. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version 2020.1. 

Targeted demographics
Unknown.
Regeneration potential
This species has a slow population growth rate, or the growth rate varies depending on habitat, and there is a poor chance the wild populations will recover from exploitation OR a collector might feasibly harvest the entire extant population removing the chance of subsequent recruitment.
Justification and references

Severe and ongoing threat in its limited distribution within South Africa threatens its persistence in the country however its presence in Namibia allows for a chance for the species to persist.

Reference file
Monsonia patersonii Threatened Species Programme _ SANBI Red List of South African Plants.pdf544.24 KB