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Crassula acutifolia Lam.  
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FamilyCRASSULACEAE
Genus speciesCrassula acutifolia Lam. 
BibliographyEncycl. 2: 175 (1786)
Native RangeCape Prov.
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatthickets and steppes
Descriptionprocumbent, ramose, rooting, leaves 5-15mm, sharply acute, curved upwards, inflorescence irregularly ramose, distinctly pedicellate, corolla to 3mm
Size5-12cm
Colorwhite
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
SynonymsCrassula acutifolia var. harveyi Schönland
Crassula acutifolia var. typica Schönland
Crassula bibracteata Haw.
Crassula tetragona ssp. acutifolia (Lam.) Toelken
Creusa tetragona ssp. acutifolia (Lam.) P.V.Heath
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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