Carpobrotus chilensis
Sea Fig
Also known as: Carpobrotus aequilateralis (Willd.) S.T.Blake +3 more
- Carpobrotus aequilateralis (Willd.) S.T.Blake
- Carpobrotus aequilateralus
- Mesembryanthemum aequilaterale var. chiloense Haw. ex Salm-Dyck
- Mesembryanthemum chilense Molina
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Aizoaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.
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Carpobrotus chilensis (commonly known as Sea fig) is a succulent shrub within the Aizoaceae family. It originates in South America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with 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)
Argentina South, Chile Central, Chile North
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)
Bermuda, California, Ecuador, Juan Fernández Is., Mexico Northwest, New South Wales, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, Oregon