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Crassula saxifraga Harv.  
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FamilyCRASSULACEAE
Genus speciesCrassula saxifraga Harv. 
BibliographyFl. Cap. 2: 357 (1862)
Native RangeCape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatrocks
Altitude50-1200m
Descriptionleaves of 2 at apex of stems, subsessile, at base connate, broadly cordate-reniform, coriaceous, crenate, lobate, glabrous, cymes pedicellate, producing umbel
Size5-25cm
Colorwhite, pinkish
Bloomlate spring
Ca
Typetuberous succulent
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
division of tubers in late summer
SynonymsSeptas globifera Eckl. & Zeyh. ex Harv.
Septas saxifraga (Harv.) P.V.Heath
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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