Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Species:
alba
ID:
589006

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Don

Source:
cmp

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Gen. Hist. 1: 370 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000588338



Common Names

  • Carpolobia alba
  • White Carpolobia
  • White Carpo


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Synonyms

  • Carpolobia alba parvifolia Oliv. [unknown]
  • Carpolobia delvauxii E.M.A.Petit [unknown]
  • Carpolobia glabrescens Hutch. & Dalziel [unknown]
  • Carpolobia parvifolia (Oliv.) Stapf [unknown]

Description

Carpolobia alba (also called Pigface, Hottentot Fig, Ice Plant, and Sour Fig, among many other common names) is a succulent plant native to South Africa. It has thick, fleshy leaves and bright pink flowers. It is found in coastal areas, sand dunes, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Carpolobia alba is used as an ornamental plant and for landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Carpolobia alba are small and white, with five petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and spindly.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carpolobia alba is a small shrub that grows in moist, shady places. It prefers well-drained, humus-rich soil and can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It can also be grown from cuttings of mature plants.

Where to Find Carpolobia alba

Carpolobia alba is native to South Africa and can be found in coastal areas with sandy soils.

Carpolobia alba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carpolobia alba?

Carpolobia alba

What is the natural habitat of Carpolobia alba?

Forests and scrublands

What is the flower color of Carpolobia alba?

White, yellow, or pink

Species in the Polygalaceae family

Acanthocladus brasiliensis, Acanthocladus guayaquilensis, Acanthocladus moyanoi, Acanthocladus scleroxylon, Acanthocladus tehuelchum, Acanthocladus colombianus, Acanthocladus dukei, Acanthocladus pulcherrimus, Acanthocladus santosii, Acanthocladus dichromus, Ancylotropis insignis, Ancylotropis malmeana, Asemeia grandiflora, Asemeia ignatii, Asemeia ilheotica, Asemeia lindmaniana, Asemeia marquesiana, Asemeia martiana, Asemeia monninoides, Asemeia parietaria, Asemeia pohliana, Asemeia rhodoptera, Asemeia glabra, Asemeia hirsuta, Asemeia apopetala, Asemeia echinosperma, Asemeia hondurana, Asemeia securidaca, Asemeia sphaerospora, Asemeia tonsa, Asemeia acuminata, Asemeia extraaxillaris, Asemeia galmeri, Asemeia hebeclada, Asemeia mollis, Asemeia monticola, Asemeia ovata, Asemeia pseudohebeclada, Asemeia tobatiensis, Asemeia violacea, Asemeia floribunda, Atroxima afzeliana, Atroxima liberica, Badiera cubensis, Badiera fuertesii, Badiera oblongata, Badiera penaea, Badiera propinqua, Badiera virgata, Badiera subrhombifolia,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2701322: Based on the initial data import
George Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.