Kingdom Plantae Family Aizoaceae Scientific name Carpobrotus chilensis Rank Species | Order Caryophyllales Genus Carpobrotus Higher classification Carpobrotus | |
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Similar Carpobrotus, Stone plants, Carpobrotus edulis, Carpobrotus aequilaterus, Carpobrotus acinaciformis | ||
Carpobrotus chilensis sea fig succulent plant hd 01
Carpobrotus chilensis is a species of succulent plant known by the common name sea fig.
Contents
- Carpobrotus chilensis sea fig succulent plant hd 01
- Integrated marine cultivation of gracilaria chilensis
- Description
- References
It is probably native to southern Africa. It is familiar elsewhere, particularly the coastline of western North America, where it is an introduced invasive species that has taken hold and become commonplace. It is also found in parts of South America.
Integrated marine cultivation of gracilaria chilensis
Description
Carpobrotus chilensis has long stems and fleshy, pointed leaves which are triangular in cross-section. Its flowers are magenta and are smaller than those of ice plant.
It is similar to, and often mistaken for, its close relative "ice plant" (Carpobrotus edulis) which grows alongside and sometimes hybridizes with it. Like ice plant, this species is hardy and can withstand disturbance by humans, which is common on the well-traveled beaches where it grows. This trait gives it an advantage over many native plant species, causing it to become a threat to native coastal ecosystems where it has invaded.
