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Adromischus cristatus (Haw.) Lem.  
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FamilyCRASSULACEAE
Genus speciesAdromischus cristatus (Haw.) Lem. 
BibliographyJard. Fleur. 2(Misc.): 60 (1852)
Native RangeCape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatsandy grassland
Altitude100-1600m
Descriptionbasal leaves petiolate, at base attenuate, narrowly cuneate, at apex crisped sinuate, flat, carnose, glabrous, flowers in spicate raceme, sessile, erect, corolla tubular
Size10-20cm
Colorpink, white
Bloomlate spring, summer
Ca
Typesucculent subshrub
Cultivationsunny site with a poor, sandy soil
alpine house, sandy soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, uncovered, germ. 1-3 months, 18-24°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsCotyledon cristata Haw.
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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