Malephora purpureocrocea
Also known as: Crocanthus purpureocroceus (Haw.) L.Bolus +5 more
- Crocanthus purpureocroceus (Haw.) L.Bolus
- Hymenocyclus purpureocroceus (Haw.) L.Bolus
- Malephora crocea var. purpureocrocea (Haw.) H.Jacobsen & Schwantes
- Mesembryanthemum croceum var. purpureocroceum (Haw.) DC.
- Mesembryanthemum insititium Willd.
- Mesembryanthemum purpureocroceum Haw.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Aizoaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.
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Malephora purpureocrocea is a succulent shrub within the Aizoaceae family. It is found natively in Africa. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
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)
Argentina South, Baleares, California, Canary Is., Greece, Kriti, Madeira, New South Wales, Spain, Tunisia