👉 Hoodia is a plant that grows in dense, rocky areas around the world, primarily in Africa, Asia, and Australia. It is native to tropical regions where it can thrive with high humidity and temperatures above 35°C (95°F). Its leaves are often used as a source of energy through its roots, which produce a sugary compound called acariagin, which is also found in the leaves of other plants like tobacco, cannabis, and yucca.