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FamilyCRASSULACEAE
Genus speciesCrassula orbicularis L. 
SynonymsCrassula rosularis Haw.
 Crassula sediodes Mill.
Habitatdry, stony grassland
Altitude50-1800m
Descriptionstoloniferous, basal leaves in rosette, spathulate-obovate or oblong, obtuse, carnose-coriaceous, flat, glabrous, ciliate, cymes fasciculate in interrupted thyrsus
Size15-25cm
Colorcreamy
Bloomlate 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
Territory Africa
     Southern Africa (Cape Provinces , KwaZulu-Natal)
BibliographyPlants of the World online powo.science.kew.org
International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org
Comments

CRASSULACEAE

Crassula orbicularis L., Sp. Pl. 1: 283 (1753)

Synonyms:
Purgosea orbicularis (L.) P.V.Heath

Crassula orbicularis rosularis (Haw.) G.D.Rowley
Crassula rosularis Haw.
Crassula sediodes Mill.
Sedum rosulare (Haw.) Kuntze

Cape Prov., KwaZulu-Natal
27 CPP NAT

50-1800m

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