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FamilyCRASSULACEAE
Genus speciesCrassula capensis (L.) Baill. 
BibliographyHist. Pl. 3: 312 (1871)
Native RangeCape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatrocky slopes
Altitude200-600m
Descriptionleaves connate, at base cuneate, orbiculate-flabellate, leathery carnose, crenate, glabrous, cymes long pedicellate, petals free, radiate, acute
Size5-20cm
Colorwhite
Bloomlate spring, summer
Ca
Typetuberous succulent
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
SynonymsCrassula globifera (Sims) Spreng.
Crassula septas Thunb.
Crassula septas var. leipoldtii Schönland
Septas capensis L.
Septas globifera Sims
Septas trichotoma Lam.
Trientalis capensis L.
Trientalis heptagyna Crantz
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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