Assessor: Sarah Schumann
According to the SANBI Red List Assessment, this species is Rare as its a narrow endemic, thought to be locally common and not threatened (von Staden et al. 2006). 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 (Victor & Duncan, 2010). Plants of this genus were among those targeted and/or confiscated during recent criminal prosecutions of illegal plant collecting. This suggests that this genus may be targeted and that rare species may be at risk to over-exploitation.
Victor, J.E. & Duncan, G.D. 2010. Gladiolus aureus Baker. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version 2020.1.
von Staden, L., Lötter, M. & Burrows, J.E. 2006. Gladiolus rufomarginatus G.J.Lewis. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version 2020.1.
This taxon has an extent of occurrence of less than 500 km² and is thought to be locally common with a stable population (von Staden et al. 2006). Further population data is not available.
von Staden, L., Lötter, M. & Burrows, J.E. 2006. Gladiolus rufomarginatus G.J.Lewis. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version 2020.1.
Specific population data for this species is not available and therefore regeneration potential may not be able to be deduced. However with a stable population and no known threats, this species may be able to recover, were exploitation to occur.