Carruanthus

Carruanthus
Carruanthus ringens
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Order:	Caryophyllales
Family:	Aizoaceae
Subfamily:	Ruschioideae
Tribe:	Ruschieae
Genus:	Carruanthus (Schwantes) Schwantes
Synonyms [1]
TischleriaSchwantes

Carruanthus is a genus of only two species of flowering plants belonging to the ice plant family, Aizoaceae. It is native to the south-central and southern Cape Provinces of South Africa.

Carruanthus ringens and Carruanthus peersi are species native to South Africa. ^[2]

Species

Two species are accepted. ^[1]

• Carruanthus peersii L.Bolus
• Carruanthus ringens (L.) Boom

Gallery

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  C. ringens foliage

References

1. "Carruanthus (Schwantes) Schwantes". Plants of the World Online . Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew . Retrieved 12 October 2025.
2. Carroanthus, Succulent Guide, accessed August 2012

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