Tetragonia nigrescens
Also known as: Tetragonia heterophylla Eckl. & Zeyh. +4 more
- Tetragonia heterophylla Eckl. & Zeyh.
- Tetragonia nigrescens var. hirsuta Fenzl
- Tetragonia nigrescens var. hirta Fenzl
- Tetragonia nigrescens var. maritima Fenzl
- Tetragonia nigrescens var. pruinosa Fenzl
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Aizoaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Tetragonia nigrescens is a succulent perennial within the Aizoaceae family. It naturally occurs in Africa. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Succulent
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
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)
New South Wales