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Scientific Name | Aloe vogtsii Reynolds |
Higher Classification | Monocotyledons |
Family | ASPHODELACEAE |
National Status |
Status and Criteria | Near Threatened B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii) |
Assessment Date | 2019/05/02 |
Assessor(s) | L. von Staden |
Justification | Aloe vogtsii is a range-restricted species, with an extent of occurrence (EOO) of 1558 km², and an area of occupancy (AOO) of 112 km². It is declining across its range due to ongoing habitat loss and degradation, but is still common, persisting at more than 10 locations. Therefore it nearly meets the criteria threshold for Vulnerable under criterion B. |
Distribution |
Endemism | South African endemic |
Provincial distribution | Limpopo |
Range | This species is endemic to the summit of the Soutpansberg mountains in northern Limpopo Province. |
Habitat and Ecology |
Major system | Terrestrial |
Major habitats | Soutpansberg Mountain Bushveld |
Description | It occurs in tall montane mistbelt grassland and woodland, 1400-1700 m. |
Threats |
| Between 20 and 30% of this range-restricted endemic's habitat is already irreversibly modified, predominantly for timber plantations and agriculture. Habitat loss is ongoing, due to expanding rural settlements and agriculture, particularly macadamia plantations. It is also potentially threatened by habitat degradation due to overgrazing and competition from alien invasive plants across its range. |
Population |
Aloe vogtsii is the most common of the Soutpansberg's endemic Aloes (Hahn 2002). A continuing decline is inferred from ongoing habitat loss.
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Population trend | Decreasing |
Assessment History |
Taxon assessed |
Status and Criteria |
Citation/Red List version | | Aloe vogtsii Reynolds | NT B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii) | 2014.1 | | Aloe vogtsii Reynolds | Data Deficient | Victor (2002) | | Aloe vogtsii Reynolds | Rare | Hilton-Taylor (1996) | | Aloe vogtsii Reynolds | Rare | Hall et al. (1980) | |
Bibliography |
Hahn, N. 2002. Endemic flora of the Soutpansberg. Unpublished MSc, Univeristy of Natal, Pietermaritzburg.
Hahn, N. 2017. Endemic flora of the Soutpansberg, Blouberg and Makgabeng. South African Journal of Botany 113:324-336.
Hall, A.V., De Winter, M., De Winter, B. and Van Oosterhout, S.A.M. 1980. Threatened plants of southern Africa. South African National Scienctific Programmes Report 45. CSIR, Pretoria.
Klopper, R.R. and Smith, G.F. 2009. Asphodelaceae: Alooideae: Aloe hahnii, a new species in section Pictae, in the Soutpansberg centre of endemism, Limpopo Province, South Africa. Bothalia 39(1):98-100.
Reynolds, G.W. 1969. The Aloes of South Africa. A.A. Balkema, Cape Town.
Van Wyk, B.-E. and Smith, G. 2003. Guide to aloes of South Africa. (2nd ed.). Briza Publications, Pretoria.
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Citation |
| von Staden, L. 2019. Aloe vogtsii Reynolds. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version . Accessed on 2025/06/06 |
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