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FamilyCRASSULACEAE
Genus speciesCrassula ciliata L. 
BibliographySp. Pl. 1: 283 (1753)
Native Rangesw. & s. Cape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatsandy grassland
Altitude20-300m
Descriptionleaves at base connate, obovate-spathulate or oblong, obtuse, flat, glabrous, cartilagineous-ciliate, cymes corymbose, many flowered, terminal
Size10-20cm
Colorwhite
Bloomlate spring, summer
Ca
Typesucculent subshrub
Cultivationsunny site with a poor, sandy soil
alpine house, sandy soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, uncovered, germ. 1-3 months, 18-24°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsCrassula concinna Haw.
Crassula concinella Haw.
Crassula ligulifolia Haw.
Purgosea ciliata (L.) Sweet
Purgosea concinna (Haw.) Sweet
Purgosea concinnella (Haw.) Sweet
Purgosea ligulifolia (Haw.) Sweet
Sedum ciliatum (L.) Kuntze
Sphaeritis ciliata (L.) P.V.Heat
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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