Portulacaria afra (Elephant Bush)

Portulacaria afra, commonly known as Elephant Bush or Dwarf Jade, is a succulent plant native to South Africa. Despite its resemblance to the Crassula ovata (Jade Plant), it belongs to a completely different family. In its native habitat, it serves as a vital food source for elephants and other wildlife.

Because it is a living biological organism rather than a manufactured consumer good, there is no single brand or company origin. Instead, it is commercially produced by nursery growers worldwide for use in landscaping and houseplant markets. Ownership typically lies with the individual nursery or collector currently in possession of the specimen.