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Crassula umbraticola N.E.Br.  
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FamilyCRASSULACEAE
Genus speciesCrassula umbraticola N.E.Br. 
BibliographyBull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1895: 145 (1895)
Native RangeCape Prov. to Free State
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatshady rocks
Altitude1800-3400m
Descriptionstems simple, leaves in 2-4 pairs near apex of stem, 5-35mm wide, orbiculate, crenate, tapered to 1cm long petiole, flowers stellate in open inflorescence, petals acute
Size5-11cm
Colorwhite
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesucculent subshrub
Cultivationshady, humous, rock crevices
alpine house, humous, gravelly soil, shade
Propagationseed in spring, uncovered, germ. 1-3 months, 18-24°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsCrassula crenatifolia Baker f.
Septas umbraticola (N.E.Br.) P.V.Heath
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces, NAT KwaZulu-Natal, OFS Free State)
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