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Euryops petraeus

Assessor: Sarah Schumann

Sensitive in 2010
No
Family
Asteraceae
Reason for the sensitivity status
Other species of this genus are known to be threatened by illegal collection of wild individuals. Plants of this 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. Being common and widespread, this species may be able to recover were exploitation to take place.
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 widespread, common and not thought to be threatened (Clark & Raimondo, 2019). 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. Another species of this genus is known to be threatened with harvesting of wild individuals (Raimondo & Turner, 2006).  Plants of this genus were among those targeted and/or confiscated during recent criminal prosecutions of illegal plant collecting. 

Clark, V.R. & Raimondo, D. 2019. Euryops petraeus B.Nord. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version 2020.1. 

Raimondo, D. & Turner, R.C. 2006. Euryops ericifolius (Bél.) B.Nord. 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 known to be common and widespread with 15 previously undocumented subpopulations recorded and is not thought to be declining  (Clark & Raimondo, 2019).

Clark, V.R. & Raimondo, D. 2019. Euryops petraeus B.Nord. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version 2020.1. 

Targeted demographics
Unknown.
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

Being common and widespread, this species may be able to recover were exploitation to take place.

Reference file
euryops.pdf546.73 KB
Euryops petraeus Threatened Species Programme _ SANBI Red List of South African Plants.pdf535.01 KB