Taxon

Portulacaria pygmaea

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Common name: Pygmy porkbush
Family: Portulacaceae (Purslane)
Synonym: Ceraria pygmaea
Distribution: Richtersveld
IUCN Red list: Not evaluated
National red list: Endangered
Life form: Succulent plant
Comments: It develops a thick root-stock, which has led to its being a popular bonsai plant. Its distribution is restricted to 5 locations, and the population is declining due to habitat loss and horticultural collecting.
Links: iSpot • Red List of South African Plants • Wikipedia

Locations

  • 1: Arid House 1 • Accession: 1977-257/1 • Origin: South Africa • Provenance: Wild
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