Round Noon-flower, Round-leaf pigface, Austral pigface
Disphyma clavellatum

Family: Aizoaceae

What it is like

A succulent plant. The stems lie along the ground. They form roots at the nodes. It grows 50 cm high and spreads 50 cm wide. The leaves are opposite but are often clustered in tufts near the base. The leaves are smooth and juicy and almost round in cross section with blunt ends. The flowers occur singly. They are pink or purple and on slender stalks.

There are 3 Disphyma species.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It grows along coastal areas and near rivers. It will grow in light to heavy soils. It needs an open, sunny position. It is resistant to drought but damaged by frost. It is tolerant of salt.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia (country/location of origin), Tasmania (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Flowers, fruit

How it is grown

It can be grown from seeds, cuttings or division.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Disphyma blackii Chinnock; Disphyma crassifolium subsp. clavellatum (Haw.) Chinnock;