Assessor: Sarah Schumann
This taxon is not fully assessed on the SANBI Red List and is a South African endemic of Least Concern (Foden & Potter, 2005). This genus is in demand and of popular interest in horticultural trade, as indicated by several online marketplace, e-commerce and auction sites. There have been several recorded confiscations of the this subspecies and others of the Adromischus genus from illegal harvesting (Confiscation Lists (2018-2022) provided by Cape Nature, SANBI Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden and SANBI Karoo Desert Botanical Garden). This suggests that this genus and species is being targeted and that this subspecies may be at risk.
Foden, W. & Potter, L. 2005. Adromischus filicaulis (Eckl. & Zeyh.) C.A.Sm. subsp. marlothii (Schönland) Toelken. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version 2020.1.
Specific population data on this species is not available but it is thought to be widespread (Pilbeam et al. 1998).
Pilbeam. J, Rogerson. C, Tribble. D. 1998. Adromischus: The Cactus File Handbook 3. First Edition,Cirio Publishing Services Ltd, UK.
Whole plants and cuttings have been recorded in confiscations.
Specific population data on this species is not available and so although this species is known to be exploited, regeneration potential cannot be deduced. However and as this species is of Least Concern (Foden & Potter, 2005), recruitment and recovery from harvesting may be possible.
Foden, W. & Potter, L. 2005. Adromischus filicaulis (Eckl. & Zeyh.) C.A.Sm. subsp. marlothii (Schönland) Toelken. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version 2020.1.