Conicosia pugioniformis
Narrow Leaf Iceplant, Narrow Leaved Iceplant
Other regional names: Pigroot +1 more
- Pigroot
- Roundleaf Iceplant
Also known as: Herrea conicosoides Schwantes
- Herrea conicosoides Schwantes
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Aizoaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.
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Conicosia pugioniformis (commonly known as Narrow-Leaf Iceplant or Narrow-leaved iceplant) is a succulent shrub belonging to the Aizoaceae family. Indigenous to Africa, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Succulent
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces
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)
California, Victoria
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms