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Cheiridopsis amabilis

Assessor: Sarah Schumann

Sensitive in 2010
No
Family
Aizoaceae
Reason for the sensitivity status
Several species of the Cheiridopsis genus were among those targeted and confiscated during criminal prosecutions of illegal plant collecting. This genus is in demand and of popular interest in international horticultural trade. As this species is Data Deficient, were exploitation to occur, regeneration potential is uncertain.
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 Data Deficient (von Staden, 2019). This genus is in demand and of popular interest in international horticultural trade, as indicated by several online marketplace, e-commerce and auction sites. Other species in the genus are threatened with collection of wild individuals for the specialist succulent horticultural trade (Klak & Raimondo, 2006). Several species of the Cheiridopsis genus were among those targeted and confiscated during recent criminal prosecutions of illegal plant collecting (Confiscation Lists (2021) provided by SANParks Sendelingsdrift Botanic Garden and Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden). This suggests that this genus may be targeted and that this species can be at risk to over-collection and removal from the wild.

von Staden, L. 2019. Cheiridopsis amabilis S.A.Hammer. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version 2020.1.

Klak, C. & Raimondo, D. 2006. Cheiridopsis pearsonii N.E.Br. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version 2020.1. 

Population vulnerability
Unknown
Justification and references

Population data on this species is not available.

Targeted demographics
Unknown.
Regeneration potential
Unknown
Justification and references

Specific population data on this species is not available and so regeneration potential cannot be deduced. 

Reference file
cheiridopsis _ eBay.pdf1002.78 KB
Cheiridopsis aucfan.pdf966.32 KB
Cheiridopsis amabilis Threatened Species Programme _ SANBI Red List of South African Plants.pdf513.25 KB