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Gladiolus salteri

Assessor: Sarah Schumann

Sensitive in 2010
No
Family
Iridaceae
Reason for the sensitivity status
This genus is in demand and of popular interest in international horticultural trade. Plants of this genus were among those targeted and confiscated during criminal prosecutions of illegal plant collecting. As this taxon does not have a vulnerable population size and it is not thought to be threatened, were exploitation to occur, recruitment and recovery may be possible.
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 Rare as it is range restricted and not thought to be threatened due to its non-arable habitat (Raimondo & Victor, 2005). 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.

Raimondo, D. & Victor, J.E. 2005. Gladiolus salteri G.J.Lewis. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version 2020.1. 

Victor, J.E. & Duncan, G.D. 2010. Gladiolus aureus Baker. 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 has an extent of occurrence of 250 km² and is thought to have a stable population (Raimondo & Victor, 2005). Further population data is not available.

Raimondo, D. & Victor, J.E. 2005. Gladiolus salteri G.J.Lewis. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version 2020.1. 

Targeted demographics
Unknown.
Regeneration potential
Unknown
Justification and references

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.

Reference file
Gladiolus salteri Threatened Species Programme _ SANBI Red List of South African Plants.pdf529.88 KB
gladiolus.pdf786.27 KB