Lampranthus glaucus
Noonflower
Also known as: Lampranthus glaucus subsp. aureus (L.) Glen ex Wijnands +6 more
- Lampranthus glaucus subsp. aureus (L.) Glen ex Wijnands
- Lampranthus glaucus var. glaucus
- Mesembryanthemum brachyphyllum Welw.
- Mesembryanthemum glaucum subsp. tortuosum Salm-Dyck
- Mesembryanthemum glaucum var. tortuosum Salm-Dyck
- Mesembryanthemum glaucus (L.) Rothm.
- Mesembryanthus glaucus (L.) Rothm.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Aizoaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.
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Lampranthus glaucus (commonly known as Noonflower) is a succulent shrub within the Aizoaceae family. It originates 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)
Madeira, South Australia, Tasmania, Western Australia