Malephora crocea
Coppery Mesemb, Crocea Iceplant
Also known as: Crocanthus croceus (Jacq.) L.Bolus +3 more
- Crocanthus croceus (Jacq.) L.Bolus
- Hymenocyclus croceus (Jacq.) Schwantes
- Malephora crocea var. crocea
- Mesembryanthemum croceum Jacq.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Aizoaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.
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Indigenous to Africa, Malephora crocea (commonly known as Coppery Mesemb or Crocea Iceplant) is a succulent shrub belonging to the Aizoaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with 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)
Ascension, California, Canary Is., France, Madeira, Mexico Northwest, Sicilia, South Australia, St.Helena, Tunisia