Assessor: Sarah Schumann
According to the SANBI Red List Assessment, this species is of Least Concern (Victor, 2005). This genus is 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 were among those targeted and confiscated during criminal prosecutions of illegal plant collecting. There have been several recorded confiscations of this species and others of the Bulbine genus from illegal collection (Confiscation List (2018-2022) provided by Cape Nature, SANParks Sendelingsdrift Botanic Garden, Karoo Desert Botanic Garden and Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden). This species is not thought to be threatened with illegal collection as it is being cultivated and has a large distribution (A. Harrower, personal communication, 3 August 2022).
Victor, J.E. 2005. Bulbine latifolia (L.f.) Schult. & J.H.Schult. var. latifolia. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version 2020.1.
Specific population data on this species is not available.
Rootstock has been recorded in confiscations.
Specific population data on this species is not available and so although this species is known to be exploited, regeneration potential cannot be deduced. However and as this species is of Least Concern (Victor, 2005), recruitment and recovery from harvesting may be possible.
Victor, J.E. 2005. Bulbine latifolia (L.f.) Schult. & J.H.Schult. var. latifolia. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version 2020.1.