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FamilyCRASSULACEAE
Genus speciesCrassula dentata Thunb. 
BibliographyProdr. Pl. Cap.: 1: 57 (1794)
Native Rangew. Cape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatrocks
Altitude200-1400m
Descriptionleaves opposite or subfasciculate, long petiolate, reniform, sinuate-crenate or lobate, glabrous, flowers thinly pedicellate in patent cymes, petals acute
Size1-20cm
Colorwhite
Bloomlate spring
Ca
Typesucculent subshrub
Cultivationsunny, dry, rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, uncovered, germ. 1-3 months, 18-24°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsCrassula dielsii Schönland
Crassula marlothii Schönland
Crassula minima Thunb.
Crassula patens (Eckl. & Zeyh.) Endl. & Walp.
Crassula petrogeton Endl. ex Walp.
Petrogeton dentatum (Thunb.) Eckl. & Zeyh.
Petrogeton patens Eckl. & Zeyh.
Petrogeton typicum Eckl. & Zeyh.
Purgosea dentata (Thunb.) G.Don
Purgosea minima (Thunb.) G.Don
Septas dentata (Thunb.) P.V.Heath
Thisantha patens Eckl. & Zeyh.
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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