Assessor: Sarah Schumann
According to the SANBI Red List Assessment, this species is Vulnerable as it is known from one location that is potentially threatened by habitat loss (Raimondo, 2007). 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. Another species of this genus is known to be removed from the wild for medicinal purposes (Williams & Crouch, 2008). Several species of this genus were among those targeted and/or confiscated during recent criminal prosecutions of illegal plant collecting (Confiscation lists (2016-2021) provided by SANBI Karoo Desert Botanical Garden, Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden and Cape Nature). This suggests that this genus may be targeted and that vulnerable species may be at risk to over-exploitation and removal from the wild.
Raimondo, D. 2007. Drimia albiflora (B.Nord.) J.C.Manning & Goldblatt. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version 2020.1.
Williams, V.L. & Crouch, N.R. 2008. Drimia echinostachya (Baker) Eggli & N.R.Crouch. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version 2020.1.
This taxon is known from one location (Raimondo, 2007).
Raimondo, D. 2007. Drimia albiflora (B.Nord.) J.C.Manning & Goldblatt. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version 2020.1.
One known location and potential threat from agriculture places the persistence of this species at risk (Raimondo, 2007). Were exploitation to occur, recovery may be poor.