Crocosmia pearsei

Assessor: Sarah Schumann

Sensitive in 2010
No
Family
Iridaceae
Reason for the sensitivity status
This genus is currently in demand and of popular interest in international horticultural trade. No particular South African species are known to be threatened by collection of wild individuals.
Exploitation extent
None - this species and its close relatives are not exploited, collected, traded or utilized in a targeted manner.
Justification and references

According to the SANBI Red List Assessment, this species is Rare as it is an endemic habitat specialist that is not thought to be threatened due to its occurrence in protected areas (Victor et al. 2009). 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. No particular South African species are known to be threatened by collection of wild individuals.

Victor, J.E., Scott-Shaw, C.R. & Goldblatt, P. 2009. Crocosmia pearsei Oberm. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version 2020.1. 

Population vulnerability
Unknown
Targeted demographics
Unknown.
Regeneration potential
Unknown