Haworthia turgida
Also known as: Aloe turgida (Haw.) Schult. & Schult.f. +2 more
- Aloe turgida (Haw.) Schult. & Schult.f.
- Catevala turgida (Haw.) Kuntze
- Haworthia retusa var. turgida (Haw.) M.B.Bayer
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asphodelaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent perennial.
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Haworthia turgida is a succulent perennial belonging to the Asphodelaceae family. Found natively in Africa, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Succulent
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
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)
Mexico Central
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms