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FamilyCRASSULACEAE
Genus speciesCrassula lactea Aiton 
BibliographyHort. Kew. 1: 496 (1789)
Native Rangese. Cape Prov. to Transvaal
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatthickets and steppes
Altitude50-800m
Descriptionleaves sessile, ovate, flat, 3-6cm, glaucous, entire, acute, on base decurrent, inflorescence adscendent pyramidal thyrsus, dichasia numerous, corolla stellate
Size10-20cm
Colorwhite
Bloomearly spring
Ca
Typesucculent subshrub
Cultivationsunny site with a deep, drained soil
alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, uncovered, germ. 1-3 months, 18-24°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsToelkenia lactea (Aiton) P.V.Heath
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces, NAT KwaZulu-Natal, TVL Northern Provinces)
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