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FamilyCRASSULACEAE
Genus speciesCrassula vestita Thunb. 
BibliographyNova Acta Phys.-Med. Acad. Caes. Leop.-Carol. Nat. Cur. 6: 329 (1778)
Native Rangen. Cape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatstony grassland
Altitude900-1600m
Descriptionstems densely covered by leaves, producing columnar body, leaves 5-6mm, obovate, adaxially convex, obtuse or acute, flowers sessile in terminal dichasia, corolla urceolate
Size5-12cm
Colorwhite
Bloomspring, early summer
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
SynonymsCreusa vestita (Thunb.) P.V.Heath
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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