Assessor: Sarah Schumann
According to the SANBI Red List Assessment, this species is Endangered as it occurs at two locations with a small population and is utilized in traditional medicine (von Staden et al. 2008; Venter, 1993). This genus is increasing in demand and of popular interest in international horticultural trade, as indicated by several online marketplace, e commerce and auction sites. There have been several recorded confiscations of species of the Adenia genus from illegal collection (2019 confiscation data provided by the Environmental Enforcement Fusion Centre at the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment). This suggests that this genus is being targeted and that this species may be at risk from collection and removal from the wild.
Venter, S. 1993. Notes on the genus Adenia with special reference to the Transvaal species. Aloe 30(3/4):83-89.
von Staden, L., Archer, R.H. & Krynauw, S. 2008. Adenia wilmsii Harms. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version 2020.1.
This taxon has an extent of occurrence of 95 km², is known from two locations with an estimated population size of 70 individuals (von Staden et al. 2008).
von Staden, L., Archer, R.H. & Krynauw, S. 2008. Adenia wilmsii Harms. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version 2020.1.
Few known locations, a small population and vulnerability to harvesting from surrounding settlements places the persistence of this species at risk.