Tetragonia fruticosa
Also known as: Tetragonia fruticosa var. lanceolata Fenzl +3 more
- Tetragonia fruticosa var. lanceolata Fenzl
- Tetragonia fruticosa var. linearis (Haw.) Fenzl
- Tetragonia lanceolata Burm.fil.
- Tetragonia linearis Haw.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Aizoaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.
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Tetragonia fruticosa is a succulent shrub within the Aizoaceae family. It originates 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)
Namibia
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)
Victoria