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Adromischus hemisphaericus (L.) Lem.  
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FamilyCRASSULACEAE
Genus speciesAdromischus hemisphaericus (L.) Lem. 
BibliographyJard. Fleur. 2(Misc.): 60 (1852)
Native RangeCape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatdry, stony grassland
Altitude500-1800m
Descriptionleaves 1-4cm, easily caducous, ovate to broadly elliptic, grey, purple variegate, margins horny, cuneate, obtuse to acute, flowers solitary, corolla 9-13mm, tubular
Size15-30cm
Colorwhite, pinkish
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesucculent subshrub
Cultivationsunny site with a deep, drained soil
alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, uncovered, germ. 1-3 months, 18-24°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsAdromischus rhombifolius (Haw.) Lem.
Adromischus rotundifolius (Haw.) C.A.Sm.
Cotyledon crassifolia Salisb.
Cotyledon hemisphaerica L.
Cotyledon rhombifolia Haw.
Cotyledon rotundifolia Haw.
Echeveria rhombifolia (Haw.) Ed.Otto
Sedum hemisphaericum (L.) Kuntze
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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