Occurs Northern, Western and Eastern Cape. Succulent perennial, forms spreading clumps often bearing adventitious roots. Small 6-petaled star shaped flowers with yellow or orange petals. The fruit is a small, rounded capsule and contains black seeds which are dispersed by wind. Attracts bees.

The fresh leaf produces a jelly-like juice used for burns, rashes, blisters, insect bites, cracked lips, acne, cold sores, mouth ulcers and cracked skin. Infusion of fresh leaves in boiling water. The strained drink is taken for coughs, colds and arthritis.