Assessor: Sarah Schumann
Sensitive in 2010
No
Family
Aizoaceae
Reason for the sensitivity status
This species has been recorded as traded on the CITES database. This suggests that this genus may be targeted and that species may be at risk to exploitation and removal from the wild. As this species is of Least Concern, 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 (Burgoyne, 2006). This species has been recorded as traded on the CITES database. This suggests that this genus may be targeted and that species may be at risk to over-exploitation and removal from the wild.
Burgoyne, P.M. 2006. Mestoklema tuberosum (L.) N.E.Br. ex Glen. 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 species is of Least Concern (Burgoyne, 2006).
Burgoyne, P.M. 2006. Mestoklema tuberosum (L.) N.E.Br. ex Glen. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version 2020.1.
Targeted demographics
Mature (breeding) individuals are killed, significantly weakened or are permanently removed from the wild, OR immature individuals are targeted and this significantly impacts mature (breeding) individuals.
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 species is of Least Concern, were exploitation to occur, recruitment and recovery may be possible.
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