Citation: Schwantes, Gartenfiora 77:69 (1928).

Synonymy: Mesembryanthemum cordifolium L.f., Suppl. 260 (1782); Litocarpus cordifolius (L.f.)L. Bolus, Fl. Pl. S. Afr. 7: pl. 261, fig. 2 (1927).

Common name: Heart-leaved iceplant.

Description:
Stems 30-60 cm long; leaves broadly ovate-cordate, minutely papillose, the blade often 10-15 mm long.

Peduncles to c. 10 mm long; perianth lobes c. 15 mm long, fleshy, enlarging in fruit.

Fruit to c. 7 mm diam.

	Leaf, flower, perianth, section through fruit and seed
Image source: fig. 105 in Jessop J.P. & Toelken H.R. (Ed.) 1986. Flora of South Australia (4th edn).

Published illustration: H. Herre (1971) The genera of the Mesembryanthemaceae, p. 79.

Distribution:    N.S.W.; Vic.   Native to South Africa. Conservation status: naturalised Flowering time: Sept. — Oct.

SA Distribution Map based on current data relating to specimens held in the State Herbarium of South Australia

Biology: No text

Taxonomic notes: Cultivated as a garden ornamental and more or less naturalised in S. Aust.

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