Carpobrotus glaucescens
Angular Sea Fig, Angular Sea Fig
Also known as: Carpobrotus abbreviatus (Haw.) Schwantes +2 more
- Carpobrotus abbreviatus (Haw.) Schwantes
- Mesembryanthemum abbreviatum Haw.
- Mesembryanthemum glaucescens Haw.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Aizoaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.
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Indigenous to Australasia, Carpobrotus glaucescens (commonly known as Angular Sea Fig) is a succulent shrub belonging to the Aizoaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Succulent
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
New South Wales, Norfolk Is., Queensland, Victoria
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)
France, Great Britain