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Trachyandra tortilis

Assessor: Sarah Schumann

Sensitive in 2010
No
Family
Asphodelaceae
Reason for the sensitivity status
This species and several others of the Trachyandra genus were among those targeted and confiscated from illegal plant collecting. This genus is currently in demand and of popular interest in international horticultural trade. As this species is thought to be widespread, recruitment and recovery from exploitation 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 as it is widespread and not thought to be threatened (Foden & Potter, 2011). This genus is currently in demand and of popular interest in international horticultural trade, as indicated by several online marketplace, e-commerce and auction sites. This species and several others of the Trachyandra genus were among those targeted and confiscated from illegal plant collecting (Confiscation Lists (2020-2022) provided by Karoo Desert Botanic Garden, Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden and Cape Nature). Species of this genus are known to be targeted and utilized for horticultural trade which could threaten this species with removal and collection from the wild.

Foden, W. & Potter, L. 2011. Trachyandra tortilis (Baker) Oberm. 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 widespread (Foden & Potter, 2011). Specific population data on this species is not available.

Foden, W. & Potter, L. 2011. Trachyandra tortilis (Baker) Oberm. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version 2020.1. 

Targeted demographics
Unknown.
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

Specific population data on this species is not available and so although this subspecies is known to be exploited, regeneration potential cannot be deduced. However as this species is deemed of least concern and is thought to be widespread, recruitment and recovery from exploitation may be possible.

Reference file
trachyandra _ eBay.pdf1 MB
Trachyandra Aucfan.pdf524.09 KB
Trachyandra tortilis Threatened Species Programme _ SANBI Red List of South African Plants.pdf521.3 KB