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Disphyma crassifolium
Scientific Name: Disphyma crassifolium
Family: Aizoaceae
Category: Dicot
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Disphyma crassifolium subsp. clavellatum
Disphyma crassifolium subsp. clavellatum is a subspecies of Disphyma crassifolium, commonly known as Round-leaved Pigface, New Zealand Iceplant, or Purple Dewplant. The species Disphyma crassifolium is also referred to as Rounded Noon-flower, due to its habit of opening flowers around midday.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is a succulent.
- It may be found growing on cliffs or walls in coastal areas.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Disphyma crassifolium subsp. clavellatum
- Common Names: Round-leaved Pigface, New Zealand Iceplant, Purple Dewplant, Rounded Noon-flower
- Family: Aizoaceae (also referenced as FICOIDEAE)
- Genus: Disphyma (monotypic)
- Synonyms: Mesembryanthemum crassifolium L., Mesembryanthemum clavellatum
- Taxonomic Serial Number: 502100
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand.
- Common in and around saltmarshes.
- Naturalized on walls, cliffs, and sandy areas, particularly in mild, coastal regions.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Procumbent, succulent, semi-woody perennial.
- Grows as a prostrate, succulent shrub or annual herb.
- Typically grows to a height of 2 to 30 centimeters.
- Leaves are round, unlike other pigface species.
- Ground cover.
- Stems can reach up to 1 meter long.
- Leaves are 2-5 cm long and 4-10 mm wide.
Description
- Disphyma is described as a monotypic genus of succulent shrubs.
- A hardy little fellow with bright pink flowers.
- Flowers are typically purple to pink.
Further Information
- Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN), U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service.
- NSW Flora Online.
- Australian Plant Index (APII).