Tetragonia decumbens
Also known as: Aizoon perfoliatum L.fil. +5 more
- Aizoon perfoliatum L.fil.
- Tetragonia obovata Haw.
- Tetragonia perfoliata (L.fil.) Druce
- Tetragonia tetrapteris Haw.
- Tetragonia zeyheri Fenzl
- Tetragonia zeyheri Fenzl ex Harv. & Sond.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Aizoaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.
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Found natively in Africa, Tetragonia decumbens is a succulent shrub belonging to the Aizoaceae family. 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, 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)
New South Wales, South Australia, Western Australia