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heart-leaf ice plant

Mesembryanthemum cordifolium

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Caryophyllales ›Family: Aizoaceae ›Genus: Mesembryanthemum

About

Aptenia cordifolia is a species of succulent plant in the iceplant family known by the common names heartleaf iceplant and baby sun rose. Perhaps the most common plant seen under this name is actually Aptenia 'Red Apple', a hybrid with red flowers and bright green leaves, whose parents are A. cordifolia and A. (Platythyra) haeckeliana. The true species of A. cordifolia has magenta purple flowers and more heart-shaped, mid-green, textured leaves. Native to southern Africa, this...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of heart-leaf ice plant?
The scientific name of heart-leaf ice plant is Mesembryanthemum cordifolium.
What is the conservation status of heart-leaf ice plant?
The heart-leaf ice plant has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does heart-leaf ice plant belong to?
heart-leaf ice plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does heart-leaf ice plant belong to?
heart-leaf ice plant belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does heart-leaf ice plant belong to?
heart-leaf ice plant belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does heart-leaf ice plant belong to?
heart-leaf ice plant belongs to the order Caryophyllales.
What family does heart-leaf ice plant belong to?
heart-leaf ice plant belongs to the family Aizoaceae.
What genus does heart-leaf ice plant belong to?
heart-leaf ice plant belongs to the genus Mesembryanthemum.