Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa

Common name: suurvy, hottentotsvy, sour fig, umgongozi

Family: Aizoaceae (Vygie)

Distribution: South Africa (NC, WC, EC)

Habitat: Coastal and inland slopes

National red list: Least Concern

Black list: Indigenous to South Africa

Life form: Succulent plant

Comments: This mat-forming South African succulent is used for groundcover, erosion control and as an ornamental globally. It has invaded coastal habitats across the world and even colonises disturbed sites in SA. It grows vigorously and reproduces vegetatively, making it hard to control. It smothers indigenous flora, reduces indigenous invertebrate biodiversity and changes soil qualities.