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Adromischus humilis

Assessor: Sarah Schumann

Sensitive in 2010
No
Family
Crassulaceae
Reason for the sensitivity status
This genus is in demand and of popular interest in international horticultural trade. Plants of this genus were among those targeted and confiscated during criminal prosecutions of illegal plant collecting. 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.
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 not thought to be threatened and undiscovered populations are likely to exist (Raimondo & Helme, 2019). This genus is in demand and of popular interest in international horticultural trade, as indicated by several online marketplace, e-commerce and auction sites. Recently several species of the Adromischus genus have been illegal harvested (Confiscation List (2018-2021) provided by Cape Nature, SANBI Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden and Karoo Desert Botanical Garden). This suggests that this genus is being targeted and that this species may be threatened.

Raimondo, D. & Helme, N.A. 2019. Adromischus humilis (Marloth) Poelln. 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 known from seven subpopulations and has an extent of occurrence of 5168 km² (Raimondo & Helme, 2019).

Raimondo, D. & Helme, N.A. 2019. Adromischus humilis (Marloth) Poelln. 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

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.

Reference file
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Adromischus humilis Threatened Species Programme _ SANBI Red List of South African Plants.pdf539.97 KB