Carpobrotus aequilaterus
Angled Pigface, Angular Pigface
Other regional names: Chilean Pigface +1 more
- Chilean Pigface
- Sea Fig
Also known as: Carpobrotus aequilateralis (Haw.) J.M.Black +11 more
- Carpobrotus aequilateralis (Haw.) J.M.Black
- Carpobrotus disparalis N.E.Br.
- Carpobrotus disparilis N.E.Br.
- Mesembryanthemum aequilaterale Haw.
- Mesembryanthemum aequilaterale var. decagynum Haw. ex DC.
- Mesembryanthemum aequilaterale Willd.
- Mesembryanthemum aequilaterum Haw.
- Mesembryanthemum aequilaterum var. decagynum DC.
- Mesembryanthemum edule var. aequilaterum (Haw.) Moss
- Mesembryanthemum edule var. equilaterum (Haw.) Moss
- Mesembryanthemum equilateratum Haw.
- Mesembryanthemum equilaterum Haw., 1794
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Aizoaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.
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Found natively in South America, Carpobrotus aequilaterus (commonly known as Angled Pigface or Angular Pigface) 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)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Chile Central, Chile South
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)
Baleares, Mexico Northeast, New South Wales, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, South Australia, Spain, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia