About Drosanthemum candens (Haw.) Schwantes
Nomenclature
Drosanthemum candens (Haw.) Schwantes, also referred to as Drosanthemum floribundum, has the common names rodondo creeper, pale dewplant, and dew-flower.
Taxonomic Classification
It is a succulent plant that belongs to the ice plant family, Aizoaceae.
Native Range
This species is native to the Eastern Cape of South Africa.
Introduced Distribution
It has become naturalised in Portugal, the Australian states of South Australia, Western Australia, and Victoria, and Pacific Grove, California, where it is known as the Magic Carpet.
Growth Habit and Foliage Shape
It is a trailing perennial plant with hairy stems and leaves that are either cylindrical or triangular in cross-section.
Leaf Dimensions
The leaves measure between 3 and 15 mm in length, and 1 to 2.5 mm in width.
Flower Characteristics
Its flowers can reach up to 2.5 cm in diameter, and are most often lavender or pink, and occasionally white.
