Ruschia uncinata
Also known as: Mesembryanthemum coralliforme Vest +3 more
- Mesembryanthemum coralliforme Vest
- Mesembryanthemum uncinatum L.
- Mesembryanthemum uncinellum Salm-Dyck ex Haw.
- Ruschia uncinella (Salm-Dyck ex Haw.) Schwantes
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Aizoaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.
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Naturally occurring in Africa, Ruschia uncinata is a succulent shrub belonging to the Aizoaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to 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)
Spain, Tunisia