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Pachypodium bispinosum

Assessor: Sarah Schumann

Sensitive in 2010
No
Family
Apocynaceae
Reason for the sensitivity status
This species is harvested for trade at low volumes that are not thought to be causing declines in its population. There have been recorded confiscations of species of the Pachypodium genus from illegal collection. As this species is widespread, recruitment and recovery from harvesting may be possible.
Exploitation extent
Small or insignificant - wild individuals of the species are known to be exploited, collected, traded or utilized in a targeted manner, but utilisation is localised and/or affects only a small proportion of the wild population.
Justification and references

According to the SANBI Red List Assessment, this species is of Least Concern as it is widespread and harvested for trade at low volumes that are not thought to be causing declines in its population (Raimondo et al. 2007). This exploitation extent was recorded in 2007 and current levels are not known. There have been recorded confiscations of species of the Pachypodium genus from illegal collection (Confiscation List (2019-2021) provided by SANParks Sendelingsdrift Botanic Garden).

Raimondo, D., van Jaarsveld, E.J. & Vlok, J.H. 2007. Pachypodium bispinosum (L.f.) A.DC. 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 widespread (Raimondo et al. 2007).

Raimondo, D., van Jaarsveld, E.J. & Vlok, J.H. 2007. Pachypodium bispinosum (L.f.) A.DC. 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.
Justification and references

Individuals are harvested from the wild (Raimondo et al. 2007).

Raimondo, D., van Jaarsveld, E.J. & Vlok, J.H. 2007. Pachypodium bispinosum (L.f.) A.DC. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version 2020.1.

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 widespread, recruitment and recovery from harvesting may be possible.

Reference file
Pachypodium bispinosum Threatened Species Programme _ SANBI Red List of South African Plants.pdf594.08 KB