Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
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Taxon
Portulacaria fruticulosa
Common name:
Dwerg-wolftoon, Suikerkanna, Dwarf porkbush
Family:
Portulacaceae (Purslane)
Synonym:
Ceraria fruticulosa, Ceraria schaeferi
Distribution:
Namibia, Northern Cape
Habitat:
Desert, Nama Karoo
IUCN Red list:
Not evaluated
National red list:
Least Concern
Life form:
Succulent plant
Comments:
Portulacaria leaves are considered a delicacy by local peoples.
Links:
Red List of South African Plants
•
Wikipedia
Locations
1:
Arid House 1
• Accession: 1999-741/1 • Provenance: Unrecorded
Area
Individual