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Anacampseros filamentosa subsp. filamentosa

Assessor: Sarah Schumann

Sensitive in 2010
No
Family
Anacampserotaceae
Reason for the sensitivity status
There have been several recorded confiscations of the filamentosa species and others of the Anacampseros genus from illegal collection. This genus is in demand and of popular interest in international horticultural trade. As this taxon is widespread, recruitment and recovery from harvesting 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 as it is common, widespread and not experiencing significant threat (von Staden, 2015). This genus is in demand and of popular interest in international horticultural trade, as indicated by several online marketplace, e-commerce and auction sites. The filamentosa species and others of this genus were among those targeted and confiscated during recent criminal prosecutions of illegal plant collecting. There have been several recorded confiscations of species of the Anacampseros genus from illegal collection (Confiscation List (2019-2021) provided by Cape Nature, SANParks Sendelingsdrift Botanic Garden, and Karoo Desert Botanic Garden). This suggests that this genus is being targeted and that this species may be at risk.

von Staden, L. 2015. Anacampseros filamentosa (Haw.) Sims subsp. filamentosa. 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 (von Staden, 2015).

von Staden, L. 2015. Anacampseros filamentosa (Haw.) Sims subsp. filamentosa. 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 widespread, recruitment and recovery from harvesting may be possible.

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