Assessor: Sarah Schumann
According to the SANBI Red List Assessment, this species is Rare as it is range restricted and not thought to be threatened (Burrows et al. 2009). This genus is 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 criminal prosecutions of illegal plant collecting. This suggests that this genus may be targeted and that this species may be at risk.
Burrows, J.E., Lötter, M., Mohamed, B. & Kamundi, D.A. 2009. Gladiolus serpenticola Goldblatt & J.C.Manning. 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.
Specific population data on this species is not available but the population is thought to be stable (Burrows et al. 2009).
Burrows, J.E., Lötter, M., Mohamed, B. & Kamundi, D.A. 2009. Gladiolus serpenticola Goldblatt & J.C.Manning. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version 2020.1.
Specific population data on this species is not available but as the population is thought to be stable and not threatened (Burrows et al. 2009), were exploitation to occur, recruitment and recovery may be possible.