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Raphionacme hirsuta

Assessor: Sarah Schumann

Sensitive in 2010
No
Family
Apocynaceae
Reason for the sensitivity status
This genus is currently in demand and of popular interest in international horticultural trade. Plants of this genus are known to be utilized and this species was among those targeted and confiscated during recent criminal prosecutions of illegal plant collecting. As this taxon 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 (Foden & Potter, 2005).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 are known to be utilized and this species was among those targeted and/or confiscated during recent criminal prosecutions of illegal plant collecting. This suggests that this genus may be targeted and that this species may be at risk to removal from the wild and over-exploitation.

Foden, W. & Potter, L. 2005. Raphionacme hirsuta (E.Mey.) R.A.Dyer. 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 (Foden & Potter, 2005).

Foden, W. & Potter, L. 2005. Raphionacme hirsuta (E.Mey.) R.A.Dyer. 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 taxon is of Least Concern, recruitment and recovery from harvesting may be possible.

Reference file
raphionacme _ eBay.pdf847.67 KB
Raphionacme hirsuta Threatened Species Programme _ SANBI Red List of South African Plants.pdf523.79 KB