Sesuvium crithmoides
Tropical Seapurslane
Also known as: Halimum mesembrianthemoides (Wawra & Peyr.) Hiern +5 more
- Halimum mesembrianthemoides (Wawra & Peyr.) Hiern
- Halimus crystallinus (Welw. ex Oliv.) Kuntze
- Halimus mesembrianthemoides (Wawra & Peyr.) Hiern
- Halimus portulacastrum var. crithmoides (Welw.) Hiern
- Sesuvium crystallinum Welw. ex Oliv.
- Sesuvium mesembryanthemoides Wawra & Peyr.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Aizoaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.
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Sesuvium crithmoides (commonly known as Tropical seapurslane) is a succulent shrub within the Aizoaceae family. It naturally occurs in Africa. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Succulent
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
South Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Angola, Cabinda, Congo, Zaïre
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)
Georgia