Pelargonium paniculatum

According to the SANBI Red List Assessment, this species is of Least Concern and is not fully assessed (Foden & Potter, 2005). There might be a local demand for these plants in succulent gardens (van der Walt, R personal communication, 12 August 2022). Due its size of adult plants collectors will target smaller plants and seeds (van der Walt, R personal communication, 12 August 2022). Mining and climate change might be a bigger threat to this species (van der Walt, R personal communication, 12 August 2022).This genus is in demand and of popular interest in international horticultural trade, as indicated by several online marketplace, e-commerce and auction sites. Plants of this genus were among those targeted and/or confiscated during recent criminal prosecutions of illegal plant collecting. There have been several recorded confiscations of this species and others of the Pelargonium genus from illegal collection (Confiscation List (2018-2022) provided by Cape Nature, SANParks Sendelingsdrift Botanic Garden, SANBI Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden and Karoo Desert Botanic Garden). This suggests that this genus is being targeted and that this species may be threatened.

Foden, W. & Potter, L. 2005. Pelargonium paniculatum Jacq. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version 2020.1.