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Carpobrotus acinaciformis

Sally My Handsome
Also known as: Abryanthemum acinaciforme (L.) Rothm. +12 more
  • Abryanthemum acinaciforme (L.) Rothm.
  • Carpobrotus concavus L.Bolus
  • Carpobrotus laevigatus (Haw.) N.E.Br.
  • Carpobrotus laevigatus (Haw.) Schwantes
  • Carpobrotus rubrocinctus (Haw.) N.E.Br.
  • Carpobrotus rubrocinctus (Haw.) Schwantes
  • Carpobrotus subulatus (Haw.) N.E.Br.
  • Carpobrotus vanzijliae L.Bolus
  • Mesembryanthemum acinaciforme Gouan
  • Mesembryanthemum acinaciforme var. purpureum L.
  • Mesembryanthemum laevigatum Haw.
  • Mesembryanthemum rubrocinctum Haw.
  • Mesembryanthemum subalatum Haw.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Aizoaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.

Indigenous to Africa, Carpobrotus acinaciformis (commonly known as Sally-my-handsome) is a succulent shrub belonging to the Aizoaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in subtropical conditions.

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

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Azores, Canary Is., France, Great Britain, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Portugal, Spain

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