Mesembryanthemum aitonis
Angled Iceplant
Also known as: Cleretum puberulum (Haw.) N.E.Br. +16 more
- Cleretum puberulum (Haw.) N.E.Br.
- Cryophytum aitonis (Jacq.) N.E.Br.
- Cryophytum angulatum (Thunb.) Schwantes
- Cryophytum bijliae N.E.Br.
- Cryophytum burchellii N.E.Br.
- Cryophytum conjectum N.E.Br.
- Gasoul aitonis (Jacq.) Eichler
- Mesembryanthemum alsinifolium G.Don
- Mesembryanthemum angulatum Thunb.
- Mesembryanthemum angulatum var. ovatum (Thunb.) Sond.
- Mesembryanthemum crystallophanes Eckl. & Zeyh.
- Mesembryanthemum lanceolatum Haw.
- Mesembryanthemum ovatum Thunb.
- Mesembryanthemum sessiliflorum var. album Haw.
- Mesembryanthemum volckameri Haw.
- Micropterum puberulum (Haw.) Schwantes
- Micropterum sessiliflorum var. album (Haw.) H.Jacobsen
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Aizoaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a semisucculent annual or subshrub.
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Mesembryanthemum aitonis (commonly known as Angled Iceplant) is an annual or shrub belonging to the Aizoaceae family. Originating in Africa, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Succulent
Plant Type
Annual
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)
New South Wales, South Australia, Tunisia, Victoria