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Lapeirousia barklyi

Assessor: Sarah Schumann

Sensitive in 2010
No
Family
Iridaceae
Reason for the sensitivity status
This genus is currently in demand and of popular interest in international horticultural trade. Plants of this genus were among those targeted and/or confiscated during criminal prosecutions of illegal plant collecting. From known locations within South Africa with existing threats causing population decline makes this species vulnerable to further population loss within South Africa however its Namibia population is larger and more stable and so if exploitation were to occur, 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 Near Threatened as it is known from seven locations within South Africa that is declining due to habitat loss from mining and degradation from overstocking (Raimondo & Helme, 2015). 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. Plants of this genus were among those targeted and/or confiscated during a recent criminal prosecution of illegal plant collecting. No particular South African species are known to be threatened by collection of wild individuals. 

Raimondo, D. & Helme, N.A. 2015. Lapeirousia barklyi Baker. 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 has an extent of occurrence of 6751 km² within South Africa and is known from seven locations (Raimondo & Helme, 2015). Further specific population data is not available.

Raimondo, D. & Helme, N.A. 2015. Lapeirousia barklyi Baker. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version 2020.1.

Targeted demographics
Mature (breeding) and immature individuals are not killed, are not significantly weakened (the harvesting methods do not do harm), and are not permanently removed from the wild.
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

From known locations within South Africa with existing threats causing population decline (Raimondo & Helme, 2015) threatens this species persistence within South Africa however its Namibia population is larger and more stable and so if exploitation were to occur, recovery may be possible.

Raimondo, D. & Helme, N.A. 2015. Lapeirousia barklyi Baker. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version 2020.1.

Reference file
Lapeirousia barklyi Threatened Species Programme _ SANBI Red List of South African Plants.pdf544.16 KB
lapeirousia _ eBay.pdf651.36 KB
Lapeirousia.pdf1.29 MB