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FamilyCRASSULACEAE
Genus speciesCrassula capitella Thunb. 
BibliographyNova Acta Phys.-Med. Acad. Caes. Leop.-Carol. Nat. Cur. 6: 330 (1778)
Native RangeCape Prov. to Lesotho and Free State
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatstony grassland
Altitude50-1700m
Descriptionleaves succulent, green to brown, 1-5cm long, shortly reddish ciliate, flowers in elongate, narrow inflorescence with bracts on floral stem, corolla tubular
Size20-40cm
Colorwhite
Bloomsummer
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
SynonymsCrassula albanensis Schönland
Crassula capitellata DC.
Crassula impressa (Haw.) D.Dietr.
Crassula paniculata (Haw.) D.Dietr.
Crassula rhodogyna Friedrich
Crassula rufopunctata Schönland
Crassula spicata Thunb.
Crassula subbifera Schönland
Globulea impressa Haw.
Globulea paniculata Haw.
Purgosea capitellata (DC.) Sweet
Purgosea spicata (Thunb.) G.Don
Turgosea capitella (Thunb.) Haw.
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces, LES Lesotho, OFS Free State)
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