Tulbaghia coddii | SANBI Sensitive Species

Assessor: Sarah Schumann

Sensitive in 2010

Family

Alliaceae

Reason for the sensitivity status

This genus is currently in demand and of popular interest in international horticultural trade. Several species of this genus were among those targeted and confiscated from illegal plant collecting. As this species is thought to be fairly common, were exploitation to take place, 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 80% of its remaining habitat is protected and no longer declining from habitat loss to forestry plantations (von Staden, 2011). This genus is currently in demand and of popular interest in international horticultural trade, as indicated by several online marketplace, e-commerce and auction sites. Several species of this genus were among those targeted and confiscated from illegal plant collecting (Confiscation lists (2016-2021) provided by SANBI Karoo Desert Botanical Garden and Cape Nature). This suggests that this genus may be targeted and that rare species of this genus can be at risk to collection and removal from the wild.

von Staden, L. 2011. Tulbaghia coddii Vosa & Burb. 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 thought to be fairly common and has an extent of occurrence of 272 km² (von Staden, 2011).

von Staden, L. 2011. Tulbaghia coddii Vosa & Burb. 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 is thought to be fairly common (von Staden, 2011) if exploitation were to take place, recruitment and recovery may be possible.

von Staden, L. 2011. Tulbaghia coddii Vosa & Burb. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version 2020.1.

Reference file

tulbaghia.pdf510.18 KB

Tulbaghia coddii Threatened Species Programme _ SANBI Red List of South African Plants.pdf762.77 KB