Round-leaved Pigface, Moonflower
Disphyma australe

Family: Aizoaceae

What it is like

A plant that keeps growing from year to year. It grows 50 cm high and spreads 50 cm wide. The stems are succulent and red. They form mats. The leaves are bright green and triangle shaped in cross section. They are 2 cm long. The flowers are pink and at the ends of the branches. The flowers open in the middle of the day.

There are 3 Disphyma species. The reference by Curtis may be incorrect.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It does best in light, well-drained soil. It needs an open, sunny position. It is resistant to drought and frost. It can grow near beaches on pure sand.

Countries/locations it is found in

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

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit, leaves

How it is grown

It can be grown by seed or cuttings.

Its other names

Local names

Horokaka

Synonyms

Mesembryanthemum australe;