Ruschia tumidula
Also known as: Mesembryanthemum tumidulum Haw.
- Mesembryanthemum tumidulum Haw.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Aizoaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.
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Ruschia tumidula is a succulent shrub belonging to the Aizoaceae family. Naturally occurring in Africa, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It is part of the broad Ruschia genus, encompassing over 200 species globally.
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)
South Australia, Victoria, Western Australia