Plant · GBIF taxon 9395407
Fasciated Haworthia
Haworthiopsis fasciataAlso known as Zebra Plant, Zebra Haworthia, Fasciated Zebra Succulent
Fasciated Haworthia forms compact, rosette-shaped clusters of thick, triangular dark green leaves adorned with striking horizontal white ridges on their outer faces. Endemic to South Africa's Eastern Cape, this slow-growing succulent thrives in the sheltered shade of subtropical thickets and rocky scree slopes. Unlike its widespread relative Haworthiopsis attenuata, the upper surfaces of its leaves remain completely smooth.
SucculentEndemicDrought-Tolerant
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Photosynthetic
Predators
- Grasshoppers
- Mealybugs
ThreatsIllegal wild collection, habitat degradation
HabitatsSubtropical thickets, rocky slopes, arid scrubland
Life span20–50 years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyAsphodelaceae
- SpeciesHaworthiopsis fasciata
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
- What to notice
- Look for stiff rosettes with prominent white bands on the outside leaf surfaces and smooth inner faces.
- Support conservation
- Never collect specimens from the wild and stick to designated paths when exploring wild habitats.
Responsible observation
- Leaf Inspection: Feel the inner upper leaf face to confirm it is smooth rather than bumpy.
- Ethical Sourcing: Buy cultivated plants from reputable nurseries to avoid supporting wild poaching.
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