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Crassula hirtipes Harv.  
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FamilyCRASSULACEAE
Genus speciesCrassula hirtipes Harv. 
BibliographyFl. Cap. 2: 361 (1862)
Native Rangenw. Cape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatrocks
Altitude50-500m
Descriptionleaves obovate-oblong, obtuse, carnose, glabrous, pedicels thin, adpressed hirsute, tipped with capitate, few-flowered cyme, calyx densely hirsute, petals at base connate
Size10-15cm
Colorwhite
Bloomlate spring, 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 in late summer
SynonymsCrassula hystrix Schönland
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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