Assessor: Sarah Schumann
Sensitive in 2010
No
Family
Apocynaceae
Reason for the sensitivity status
This species is being traded for horticultural purposes and is potentially threatened by collection and removal from the wild. There have been recorded confiscations of species of the Pachypodium genus from illegal collection. As this species is of Least Concern, 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 (Raimondo et al. 2007). This species is being traded for horticultural purposes and is potentially threatened by collection and removal from the wild. 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 succulentum (Jacq.) Sweet. 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
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, recruitment and recovery from harvesting may be possible.