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Crassula alpestris L.f.  
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FamilyCRASSULACEAE
Genus speciesCrassula alpestris L.f. 
BibliographySuppl. Pl.: 189 (1782)
Native RangeCape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatrocky slopes
Altitude400-800m
Descriptionstems woody, ramose, subglabrous, leaves connate, dense, carnose, acute, glabrous, cymes shortly pedicellate, few flowered, corymbose, flowers pedicellate, petals oblong
Size5-15cm
Colorwhite, rose
Bloomsummer
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
SynonymsPurgosea alpestris (L.f.) G.Don
Tetraphyle alpestris (L.f.) P.V.Heath
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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