Carpobrotus edulis
Hottentot Fig, Hottentot Fig
Also known as: Mesembryanthemum edule Haw.
- Mesembryanthemum edule Haw.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Aizoaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.
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Carpobrotus edulis (commonly known as Hottentot fig) is a succulent shrub within the Aizoaceae family. It naturally occurs in Africa. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Succulent
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Albania, Algeria, Argentina Northeast, Azores, Baleares, Bolivia, Brazil South, California, Canary Is., Cape Verde, Chile Central, Corse, Cyprus, East Aegean Is., Florida, France, Great Britain, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Juan Fernández Is., Kriti, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Madeira, Mexico Northwest, Morocco, New South Wales, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, Palestine, Pitcairn Is., Portugal, Sicilia, Society Is., South Australia, Spain, St.Helena, Tasmania, Tunisia, Turkey, Uruguay, Victoria, Western Australia, Yugoslavia