Herb latin name: Hottentot Fig,Hottentot Fig Extract

Latin name: Carpobrotus edulis

Synonyms: Mesembryanthemum eduleMesembryanthemum edule

Family: Aizoaceae (Fig-marigold Family)

Habitat of the herb: the herb: Sandy and rocky places by the sea. Naturalized on cliffs and banks by the sea in Cornwall and S. Devon. Other uses of Hottentot

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Sandy and rocky places by the sea. Naturalized on cliffs and banks by the sea in Cornwall and S. Devon.

Other uses of Hottentot Fig: Used in maritime areas to prevent soil erosion in sandy soils. Plants form a dense carpet and make an effective ground cover. Can be grown as a fire barrier in areas subject to forest fires, it is moderately fire retardant. The dried leaves contain about 19.4% tannin and the dry stems 14.2%. Yields of 1700 kilos per hectare of cultivated plants have been achieved.

Propagation of the herb: Seed - surface sow March to June in a greenhouse. Lower night-time temperatures are beneficial. The seed usually germinates in 7 - 10 days at 23℃. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in a greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Cuttings at any time during the growing season. Allow the cutting to dry in the sun for a day or two then pot up in a very sandy mix. Very easy.

Cultivation of Hottentot Fig: Sandy and rocky places by the sea. Naturalized on cliffs and banks by the sea in Cornwall and S. Devon.

Medicinal use of the herb: None known

Known hazards of Carpobrotus edulis: None known

Herb latin name: Hottentot Fig,Hottentot Fig Extract

Latin name: Carpobrotus edulis

Synonyms: Mesembryanthemum eduleMesembryanthemum edule

Family: Aizoaceae (Fig-marigold Family)

Habitat of the herb: the herb: Sandy and rocky places by the sea. Naturalized on cliffs and banks by the sea in Cornwall and S. Devon. Other uses of Hottentot

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Sandy and rocky places by the sea. Naturalized on cliffs and banks by the sea in Cornwall and S. Devon.

Other uses of Hottentot Fig: Used in maritime areas to prevent soil erosion in sandy soils. Plants form a dense carpet and make an effective ground cover. Can be grown as a fire barrier in areas subject to forest fires, it is moderately fire retardant. The dried leaves contain about 19.4% tannin and the dry stems 14.2%. Yields of 1700 kilos per hectare of cultivated plants have been achieved.

Propagation of the herb: Seed - surface sow March to June in a greenhouse. Lower night-time temperatures are beneficial. The seed usually germinates in 7 - 10 days at 23℃. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in a greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Cuttings at any time during the growing season. Allow the cutting to dry in the sun for a day or two then pot up in a very sandy mix. Very easy.

Cultivation of Hottentot Fig: Sandy and rocky places by the sea. Naturalized on cliffs and banks by the sea in Cornwall and S. Devon.

Medicinal use of the herb: None known

Known hazards of Carpobrotus edulis: None known