[Wikipedia] Africa Native: It is native to southern Africa, but it can be found on other continents where it is an introduced species, often the descendant of garden escapees. It is grown and kept as an ornamental plant. (link added by Mary Ann Machi)
Calflora:
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https://www.calflora.org/(Accessed: 03/29/2025).