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FamilyCRASSULACEAE
Genus speciesCrassula congesta N.E.Br. 
BibliographyGard. Chron., ser. 3, 32: 171 (1902)
Native Rangew. Cape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatstony grassland
Altitude1000-1600m
Descriptionleaves lanceolate, 15-30mm, upwards smaller, upcurved, flat, glabrous or sparsely ciliate, acute, inflorescence compact, terminal, cymose head; monocarpic
Size5-20cm
Colorwhite, reddish
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typebiennial
Cultivationsunny site with a deep, drained soil
alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, uncovered, germ. 1-3 months, 18-24°C
SynonymsCrassula pachyphylla Schönland
Tetraphyle congesta (N.E.Br.) P.V.Heath
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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