Carpobrotus
Carpobrotus
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species Aizoaceae
Morphological Summary
Genus of creeping succulents in the family Aizoaceae, native mainly to South Africa. Known as "Hottentot fig" or "ice plant", their very fleshy triangular leaves and large showy flowers make them instantly recognisable. Several species are highly invasive on Mediterranean, Californian and Australian coastlines.
Distribution South Africa (mainly), Mediterranean coasts, Pacific coasts of the Americas, Australia (naturalised).
Conservation
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Magenta flowerCoastal cover
Carpobrotus acinaciformis
Sally-My-Handsome / Elands Sourfig
Specimen ID RN-CRPB-00011
Origin Sudáfrica; Cabo Occidental y Cabo Oriental
Type cultivated species
Carpobrotus acinaciformis (L.) L. Bolus
Sickle-leaved ice plant
Specimen ID RN-CRPB-00001
Origin Sudáfrica
Type Succulent
eco
Magenta flowerCoastal cover
Carpobrotus chilensis
Sea Fig / Pacific Fig-marigold
Specimen ID RN-CRPB-00015
Origin Chile y sur de California (nativo); costa del Pacífico
Type cultivated species
Carpobrotus chilensis (Molina) N.E.Br.
Chilean sea fig
Specimen ID RN-CRPB-00002
Origin Costas del Pacífico (Chile, California)
Type Succulent
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Carpobrotus concavus L. Bolus
Concave-leaved ice plant
Specimen ID RN-CRPB-00003
Origin Sudáfrica
Type Succulent
eco
Coastal coverEdible fruitPotentially invasive
Carpobrotus edulis
Hottentot Fig / Sour Fig
Specimen ID RN-CRPB-00010
Origin Sudáfrica (Cabo Occidental); naturalizada mundialmente
Type cultivated species
eco
HybridCoastal cover
Carpobrotus edulis × acinaciformis
Hybrid Sourfig
Specimen ID RN-CRPB-00016
Origin Híbrido espontáneo; zonas de contacto en Sudáfrica y mediterráneo europeo
Type hybrid
Carpobrotus edulis (L.) N.E.Br.
Edible ice plant
Specimen ID RN-CRPB-00004
Origin Sudáfrica
Type Succulent
eco
Native floraCoastal cover
Carpobrotus glaucescens
Pigface / Iceplant
Specimen ID RN-CRPB-00013
Origin Australia oriental (Queensland, Nueva Gales del Sur)
Type cultivated species
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PBRGround coverLarge flower
Carpobrotus glaucescens 'Aussie Rambler' (CAR10)
Aussie Rambler Pigface
Specimen ID RN-CRPB-00009
Origin Cultivar seleccionado por Ozbreed (Australia); obtenido de la especie C. glaucescens
Type cultivar
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Carpobrotus laevigatus (Haw.) Schwantes
Smooth ice plant
Specimen ID RN-CRPB-00005
Origin Sudáfrica
Type Succulent
eco
Native floraPink flowerEdible fruit
Carpobrotus rossii
Pigface / Karkalla
Specimen ID RN-CRPB-00012
Origin Australia (costas de Victoria, sur de Australia, Tasmania, Australia Occidental)
Type cultivated species
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Carpobrotus rubrocinctus (Haw.) Schwantes
Red-rimmed ice plant
Specimen ID RN-CRPB-00006
Origin Sudáfrica
Type Succulent
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Carpobrotus subalatus (Haw.) Schwantes
Winged ice plant
Specimen ID RN-CRPB-00007
Origin Sudáfrica
Type Succulent
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Carpobrotus vanzijliae L. Bolus
Van Zijl's ice plant
Specimen ID RN-CRPB-00008
Origin Sudáfrica (endémica)
Type Succulent
eco
Native floraPink flowers
Carpobrotus virescens
Verdant Pigface
Specimen ID RN-CRPB-00014
Origin Australia occidental (costa mediterránea de Australia Occidental)
Type cultivated species