The Ecology of Spekboom: Adaptation, Threats, and Restoration Strategies

Close-up of Spekboom (Portulacaria afra) leaves and stems, a drought-resistant succulent native to South Africa.

Introduction to Spekboom Ecology A shrub from the semi-arid and arid regions of South Africa’s Eastern Cape and Northern Cape provinces, Spekboom(Portulacaria afra) is known for it’s ability to survive and bloom in dry and harsh environments. The ability of Portulacaria afra to survive on degraded soil makes it a very  good choice for the […]

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