Assessor: Sarah Schumann
According to the SANBI Red List Assessment, this species is Rare as it is a narrow endemic that occurs almost entirely within a protected area and is not thought to be threatened (Burrows et al. 2006). 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 threatened with harvesting of wild individuals (Victor & Duncan, 2010). Plants of this genus were among those targeted and/or confiscated during recent criminal prosecutions of illegal plant collecting. This suggests that this genus may be targeted and that endangered species may be at risk to over-exploitation.
Burrows, J.E., Lötter, M. & von Staden, L. 2006. Gladiolus saxatilis Goldblatt & J.C.Manning. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version 2020.1.
Victor, J.E. & Duncan, G.D. 2010. Gladiolus aureus Baker. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version 2020.1.
This taxon has an extent of occurrence of 200 km² and the population is thought to be stable (Burrows et al. 2006). Further population data is not available.
Burrows, J.E., Lötter, M. & von Staden, L. 2006. Gladiolus saxatilis Goldblatt & J.C.Manning. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version 2020.1.
As this taxon does not have a vulnerable population size and it is not thought to be threatened, were exploitation to occur, recruitment and recovery may be possible.