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Satyrium microrrhynchum

Assessor: Sarah Schumann

Sensitive in 2010
No
Family
Orchidaceae
Reason for the sensitivity status
Other species of this genus are known to be threatened due to harvesting for horticultural purposes. As this species does not have a vulnerable population size and 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 known from 10 subpopulations and is not thought to be threatened (Victor et al. 2009). Another species in this genus is known to be threatened by flower picking and collection of wild individuals (von Staden et al. 2006).

Victor, J.E., McMurtry, D., Grobler, L. & Burns, S. 2009. Satyrium microrrhynchum Schltr. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version 2020.1. 

von Staden, L., Liltved, W.R., Oliver, E.G.H. & Oliver, T.A. 2006. Satyrium foliosum Sw. 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 is known from 10 subpopulations and occurs as isolated plants (Victor et al. 2009).

Victor, J.E., McMurtry, D., Grobler, L. & Burns, S. 2009. Satyrium microrrhynchum Schltr. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version 2020.1. 

Targeted demographics
Unknown.
Regeneration potential
This species has a fast population growth rate, and there is a good chance the wild populations will recover from exploitation.
Justification and references

As this species does not have a vulnerable population size and is not thought to be threatened, were exploitation to occur, recruitment and recovery may be possible.

Reference file
Satyrium microrrhynchum Threatened Species Programme _ SANBI Red List of South African Plants.pdf676.75 KB