Eastern Cape Dwarf Cycad

Encephalartos caffer(Thunb.) Lehm.

Plante

NTLR Monde (IUCN)

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Liste rouge IUCN

NT · Quasi menacéecritères A2cd; B2ab(iii,v)↘Décroissante

Évaluation complète

Évaluation: 2022 · v3.1
Altitude: 300 – 700 m
Profondeur: – m

État de la populationTexte officiel évaluation IUCNExpert

This is a widespread species that is difficult to assess due to its low growth form and it is easily missed in surveys. The population seems to comprise of numerous isolated subpopulations. It is estimated that there may be 10,000 to 30,000 mature individuals in the wild.

Menaces identifiées(5 menaces classées CMP-IUCN)

5_2_1
Intentional use (species is the target)
Negligible declinesMajority (50-90%)Ongoing
2_1_2
Small-holder farming
UnknownMinority (<50%)Ongoing
2_3_2
Small-holder grazing, ranching or farming
UnknownMajority (50-90%)Ongoing
2_1_3
Agro-industry farming
Ongoing
2_3_3
Agro-industry grazing, ranching or farming
Ongoing

Description complète des menacesTexte détaillé évaluation IUCNExpert

The habitat of Encephalartos caffer is somewhat threatened as a result of clearing for agricultural purposes. This species has also been affected due to over-collecting for ornamental purposes.

Habitats préférentiels (classification IUCN)

3_5Shrubland - Subtropical/Tropical Dry
4_5Grassland - Subtropical/Tropical Dry
6Rocky areas (eg. inland cliffs, mountain peaks)

Mesures de conservation recommandéesStratégies de conservation IUCNExpert

This species is listed in Appendix I of the CITES Appendices. Encephalartos caffer occurs in the Brooklands Cycad Reserve and in the Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve. An education and awareness programme as well as the long-term monitoring of subpopulations will support the conservation of this species.

Actions de conservation (3)Conservation Actions Classification Scheme — IUCNExpert

1_1Site/area protection
1_2Resource & habitat protection
4_3Awareness & communications

Stress écologiques (9)Stresses Classification — IUCNExpert

1_1Ecosystem conversion
1_1Ecosystem conversion
1_1Ecosystem conversion
1_1Ecosystem conversion
1_2Ecosystem degradation
1_2Ecosystem degradation
1_2Ecosystem degradation
1_2Ecosystem degradation
2_1Species mortality

Usage & commerce (2)Use & Trade — IUCNExpert

13Pets/display animals, horticulture
internationalnational
16Establishing ex-situ production *
national

Priorités de recherche (4)Research Needed Classification — IUCNExpert

1_2Population size, distribution & trends
1_3Life history & ecology
1_6Actions
3_1Population trends

Niche IUCN globaleRealms · Systems · LMEs · Growth forms · FAOs — biogéographie IUCNExpert

Royaumes biogéographiques

Afrotropical

Systèmes (terrestre/eau douce/marin)

Terrestrial

Formes de croissance

CycadShrub - small

Références bibliographiques (6)Sources scientifiques de l'évaluation IUCNExpert

IUCN. 2023. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2023-1. Available at: <a href="www.iucnredlist.org">www.iucnredlist.org</a>. (Accessed: 07 December 2023).
IUCN. 2022. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2022-1. Available at: <a href="www.iucnredlist.org">www.iucnredlist.org</a>. (Accessed: 21 July 2022).
Goode, D. 2001. Cycads of Africa. D & E Cycads of Africa, Gallo Manor, Johannesburg, South Africa.
Scott-Shaw, C.R. 1999. Rare and Threatened Plants of KwaZulu-Natal and Neighbouring Regions. KwaZulu-Natal Nature Conservation Services, Pietermaritzburg.
Goode, D. 1989. Cycads of Africa. Struik Winchester, Cape Town.
Kemp, M. 1985. Focus on Encephalartos caffer. Encephalartos 3: 6 - 11.

Évaluateurs & contributeurs (3)Personnes ayant contribué à l'évaluation IUCNExpert

assessor

Bösenberg, J.D.

contributor

Donaldson, J.S.

evaluator

Donaldson, J.S.

⚠ 1 erratum publié après l'évaluation.

Bösenberg, J.D. 2022. Encephalartos caffer (errata version published in 2023). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2022: e.T41929A243424121. Accessed on 05 May 2026.