Assessor: Sarah Schumann
The taxonomy of this genus is not yet fully resolved. Taxonomic boundaries are often unclear and the taxa themselves are often immensely variable. The assessment information is therefore subject to the taxon status and recognition (Molteno, S Personal communication, 12 August 2022). According to the SANBI Red List Assessment, this species is Endangered as it is known from four locations that is threatened with habitat degradation, habitat loss and collecting for horticultural purposes (Vlok & Raimondo, 2007). This species is known to be wild collected for the horticultural trade to an insignificant extent (Molteno, S Personal communication, 12 August 2022). This genus is in demand and of interest in international horticultural trade, as indicated by several online marketplace, e-commerce and auction sites. Recently several species of the Haworthia genus have been illegal harvested. Plants of this genus were among those targeted and/or confiscated during a recent criminal prosecution of illegal plant collecting. There have been several recorded confiscations of species of the Haworthia genus from illegal collection (Confiscation List (2018-2021) provided by Cape Nature and SANBI Karoo Desert Botanical Garden).
Vlok, J.H. & Raimondo, D. 2007. Haworthia aristata Haw. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version 2020.1.
This taxon has an extent of occurrence of 1000 km² and is known from 16 locations (Vlok & Raimondo, 2007) (Molteno, S Personal communication, 12 August 2022).
Vlok, J.H. & Raimondo, D. 2007. Haworthia aristata Haw. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version 2020.1.
As exploitation is thought to be insignificant and it does not have a vulnerable population size, recruitment and recovery from harvesting may be possible.