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Crassothonna clavifolia (Marloth) B.Nord trib. Senecioneae 
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FamilyASTERACEAE
Genus speciesCrassothonna clavifolia (Marloth) B.Nord trib. Senecioneae
BibliographyCompositae Newslett. 50: 73 (2012)
Native RangeNamibia
Primary BiomeDesert or Dry Shrubland
Habitatdry, rocky slopes
Descriptionleaves alternate, carnose, shortly clavate, 10-15mm, glaucous, capitula solitary on short scape, phyllaries 6-8, narrowly oblong, mucronate, brown-green, margins white
Size5-15cm
Coloryellow
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesucculent subshrub
Cultivationsunny, dry, rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1 month, 16-21°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsOthonna clavifolia Marloth
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (NAM Namibia)
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