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Crassula tecta Thunb.  
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FamilyCRASSULACEAE
Genus speciesCrassula tecta Thunb. 
BibliographyNova Acta Phys.-Med. Acad. Caes. Leop.-Carol. Nat. Cur. 6: 328 (1778)
Native Rangew. Cape Prov. (Karoo)
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatrocky slopes
Altitude500-1400m
Descriptionleaves dense, sessile, oblong, 2-4cm, rounded, subconvex, thick, old leaves persistent, inflorescence spherical thyrsus, dichasia globular, few
Size3-5cm
Colorwhite
Bloomspring, early summer
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 of rosettes in late summer
SynonymsCrassula decipiens N.E.Br.
Purgosea tecta (Thunb.) G.Don
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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