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Othonna diversifolia

Assessor: Sarah Schumann

Sensitive in 2010
No
Family
Asteraceae
Reason for the sensitivity status
This genus is in demand and of interest in international horticultural trade. Several species of the genus were among those targeted and confiscated during recent criminal prosecutions of illegal plant collecting. As this species is Data Deficient, it is unknown whether exploitation would increase this species vulnerability to population loss.
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 Data Deficient (von Staden, 2019). This genus is in demand and of interest in international horticultural trade, as indicated by several online marketplace, e-commerce and auction sites. Several species of the genus were among those targeted and confiscated during recent criminal prosecutions of illegal plant collecting (Confiscation Lists (2018, 2021) provided by Cape Nature, SANBI Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden, SANBI Karoo Desert Botanic Garden, SANParks Sendelingsdrift Botanic Garden and Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment). The above suggests that this genus is being targeted and that this species may be threatened.

von Staden, L. 2019. Othonna diversifolia (DC.) Sch.Bip. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version 2020.1

Population vulnerability
Unknown
Justification and references

Specific population data on this species is not available.

Targeted demographics
Unknown.
Regeneration potential
Unknown
Justification and references

Specific population data on this species is not available and so regeneration potential cannot be deduced. 

 

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