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Crassula velutina Friedrich  
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FamilyCRASSULACEAE
Genus speciesCrassula velutina Friedrich 
BibliographyMitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München 6: 635 (1967)
Native Rangenw. Cape Prov. to sw. Namibia
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatshady rocks
Descriptionprocumbent, leaves obovate to broadly ovate, 2-3cm, flat, carnose, densely white hirsute, obtuse, mucronate, flowers in straight thyrsus, dichasia patent, corolla 3mm
Size10-15cm
Colorwhite
Bloomspring
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 sericea var. velutina (Friedrich) Toelken
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces, NAM Namibia)
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