Carpobrotus × accedens
Carpobrotus, Fig Marigold
Other regional names: Hottentot Figs
- Hottentot Figs
Also known as: Abryanthemum Neck.
- Abryanthemum Neck.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Aizoaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.
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Carpobrotus × accedens (commonly known as Carpobrotus or Fig-Marigold) is a succulent shrub belonging to the Aizoaceae family. Naturally occurring in Africa, this hybrid is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. The parent species of this naturally occurring hybrid 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)
East Aegean Is., France, Great Britain, Greece, Spain
Parent Species