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Crassula umbella Jacq.  
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FamilyCRASSULACEAE
Genus speciesCrassula umbella Jacq. 
BibliographyCollectanea 4: 172 (1791)
Native RangeCape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatthickets and steppes
Altitude1800-2000m
Descriptionleaves opposite, perfectly connate into orbiculate, entire disc, cymes pedunculate forming panicle, flowers pedicellate petals free, ovate-oblong, acute
Size5-25cm
Colorwhite
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typetuberous succulent
Cultivationsunny site with a deep, drained soil
alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, uncovered, germ. 1-3 months, 18-24°C
division of tubers in late summer
SynonymsCrassula flabellifolia Harv.
Crassula loriformis Schönland & Baker f.
Crassula weissii N.E.Br.
Petrogeton umbella (Jacq.) Eckl. & Zeyh.
Septas umbella (Jacq.) Haw.
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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