Mesembryanthemum crystallinum
Common Iceplant
Also known as: Cryophytum crystallinum (L.) N.E.Br. +7 more
- Cryophytum crystallinum (L.) N.E.Br.
- Cryophytum parvum L.Bolus
- Gasoul crystallinum (L.) Rothm.
- Mesembryanthemum breve L.Bolus
- Mesembryanthemum crispum Haw.
- Mesembryanthemum glaciale Haw.
- Pentacoilanthus crystallinus Rappa & Camarrone
- Perapentacoilanthus crystallinus (L.) Rappa & Camarrone
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Aizoaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or shrub.
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Found natively in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe, Mesembryanthemum crystallinum (commonly known as Common Iceplant) is a succulent shrub belonging to the Aizoaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Succulent
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, Macaronesia, Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southern Africa, Southwestern Europe, West Tropical Africa, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Algeria, Baleares, Canary Is., Cape Provinces, Corse, Cyprus, Egypt, France, Italy, Libya, Madeira, Mauritania, Morocco, Namibia, Palestine, Sardegna, Saudi Arabia, Selvagens, Sicilia, Sinai, Spain, Tunisia, Western Sahara, Yugoslavia
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)
Argentina South, Arizona, Azores, California, Chile Central, Chile North, Congo, Ecuador, Germany, Greece, Kriti, Mexican Pacific Is., Mexico Northwest, Pakistan, Pennsylvania, Peru, Portugal, South Australia, St.Helena, Tasmania, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Victoria, Western Australia