Pleiospilos compactus subsp. compactus
Also known as: Mesembryanthemum compactum Aiton +5 more
- Mesembryanthemum compactum Aiton
- Mesembryanthemum optatum N.E.Br.
- Pleiospilos longibracteatus L.Bolus
- Pleiospilos optatus (N.E.Br.) Schwantes
- Punctillaria compacta (Aiton) N.E.Br.
- Punctillaria optata (N.E.Br.) N.E.Br.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Aizoaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent perennial.
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Pleiospilos compactus subsp. compactus is a succulent perennial within the Aizoaceae family. It is found natively in Africa. In its natural range, this subspecies typically occurs in desert or dry shrubland conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Pleiospilos compactus, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Succulent
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces
Base Species & Variations