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Crassula orbicularis L.  
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FamilyCRASSULACEAE
Genus speciesCrassula orbicularis L. 
BibliographySp. Pl. 1: 283 (1753)
Native Rangesw. & s. Cape Prov. to KwaZulu-Natal
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatstony grassland
Altitude50-1800m
Descriptionstoloniferous, basal leaves in rosette, spathulate-obovate or oblong, obtuse, carnose-coriaceous, flat, glabrous, ciliate, cymes fasciculate in interrupted thyrsus
Size15-25cm
Colorcreamy
Bloomlate spring
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 orbicularis var. rosularis (Haw.) G.D.Rowley
Crassula rosularis Haw.
Crassula sedoides Mill.
Purgosea orbicularis (L.) P.V.Heath
Sedum rosulare (Haw.) Kuntze
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces, NAT KwaZulu-Natal)
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