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Tylecodon paniculatus

Assessor: Sarah Schumann

Sensitive in 2010
No
Family
Crassulaceae
Reason for the sensitivity status
This genus is currently in demand and of popular interest in international horticultural trade. Plants of this genus are known to be utilized and this species with several others were among those targeted and confiscated during criminal prosecutions of illegal plant collecting. As this species is of Least Concern, recruitment and recovery from harvesting may be possible.
Exploitation extent
Small or insignificant - wild individuals of the species are known to be exploited, collected, traded or utilized in a targeted manner, but utilisation is localised and/or affects only a small proportion of the wild population.
Justification and references

According to the SANBI Red List Assessment, this species is of Least Concern (Foden & Potter, 2005). 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. Plants of this genus are known to be utilized and this species with several others were among those targeted and confiscated during recent criminal prosecutions of illegal plant collecting (Confiscation Lists (2020-2021) 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). This suggests that this genus may be targeted and that this species may be at risk to over-exploitation and removal from the wild. 

Foden, W. & Potter, L. 2005. Tylecodon paniculatus (L.f.) Toelken. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version 2020.1.

Population vulnerability
Unknown
Justification and references

Population data on this species is not available but it is of Least Concern.

Targeted demographics
Mature (breeding) individuals are killed, significantly weakened or are permanently removed from the wild, OR immature individuals are targeted and this significantly impacts mature (breeding) individuals.
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

Specific population data on this species is not available and so although this species is known to be exploited, regeneration potential cannot be deduced. However as this species is of least concern (Foden & Potter, 2005), recruitment and recovery may be possible.

Foden, W. & Potter, L. 2005. Tylecodon paniculatus (L.f.) Toelken. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version 2020.1.


 

Reference file
Tylecodon paniculatus Threatened Species Programme _ SANBI Red List of South African Plants.pdf619.46 KB
tylecodon _ eBay.pdf898.51 KB
Tylecodon Aucfan.pdf1.17 MB