Scopelogena belongs to the Aizoaceae family. The name Scopelogena is from the Greek ‘scopelos’ (stone or rock) and ‘genos’ (child or descendant).

Scopelogena verruculata, synonymously known as Lampranthus verruculatus, Mesembryanthemum verruculatum, Ruschia scopelogena, Ruschia verruculata, Scopelogena gracilis or Scopelogena vereculata and commonly known as Warty Rockfig, is a South African endemic species found in the Western Cape province. Scopelogena verruculata is a low growing succulent that forms dense mats of growth about 20cm tall with upright small narrow grey-green leaves and fragrant pale-yellow flowers in mid-spring. Plant in full sun to light shade in moderately well-drained soil. Tolerates dry conditions and moderate frost – Hardy to at least 4°C. It is an exceptionally good groundcover. The specific name ‘verruculata’ is diminutive of the Latin word ‘verruca’ (wart) for “small warty” surface of the leaves.