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Crassula pellucida
... this species from the similar and closely related Crassula spathulata . The tiny, 3–5 mm long, star-shaped, ... a single flower will be produced. In suitable conditions Crassula pellucida will form a cushion-like mass. Crassula pellucida is a very variable species and has five ...
Crassula alba
... Peter Warren and Judd Kirkel for making their images of Crassula alba available via iNaturalist. Crassula alba can reach a height of up to 500 mm. The leaves ... main flowering seasons, it can flower at any time of year. Crassula alba is found growing on and amongst rocks, in rocky ...
Crassula fusca
... and Andrew Hankey and Tony Rebelo for images. Crassula fusca is a perennial subshrub, up to 400 mm tall, ... period is in early summer (November to December). Fig. 2 . Crassula fusca , in flower. Photos by Andrew Hankey. The distribution of Crassula fusca ranges from the Northern Cape of South Africa ...
Crassula capensis
... Floors Harold Porter National Botanical Garden June 2021 Crassula capensis is a succulent, tuberous perennial, with an ... and the plant lies dormant during the summer. This crassula grows on sheltered damp slopes in the southwestern ... in moist, sheltered places and under overhanging rocks. Crassula capensis flowers are pollinated by bees and other ...
Crassula cremnophila
... sharp, and ending in a sharp point (mucronate). Fig. 2. Crassula cremnophila , close-up of the leaf rosette of a ... (September–January). Fig. 3. Close-up of the flowers of Crassula cremnophila in cultivation at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden. Crassula cremnophila is confined to the Baviaanskloof and ...
Crassula ericoides subsp. ericoides
... van Berkel from her observations posted on iNaturalist.org Crassula ericoides is a small bushy shrub, up to 250 mm tall, ... brown. This plant flowers in summer (December to March). Crassula ericoides subsp . ericoides grows in dry areas of ... found growing in shallow gravel and sand between rocks. Crassula ericoides has a metabolism that allows the plant to ...
Crassula cultrata
... Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden February 2018 Crassula cultrata is a somewhat branched shrub, 300–800 mm ... open flowers. Flowering is in midsummer (Dec. –Jan.). Crassula cultrata occurs from near Swellendam in the Western ... species, hydathodes are scattered over both leaf surfaces. Crassula Grow Crassula cultrata in a sunny or semi-shaded ...
Crassula obovata var. dregeana
... le Roux Pretoria National Botanical Garden January 2018 Crassula obovata var. dregeana is a decumbent-erect ... var. dregeana is in autumn (from April to June). The genus Crassula has over 300 species, of which 150 are centered in ... harsh environments where water is not readily available. Crassula Crassula obovata var. dregeana is very easy to grow. ...
Crassula capitella
... Thema Pretoria National Botanical Garden October 2016 Crassula capitella is a small, perennial herb, with fleshy, ... white flowers are borne on tall, stout stems in summer. Crassula capitella makes roots at the nodes even before they touch the ground. Crassula capitella has five subspecies: Crassula capitella ...
Crassula sarcocaulis
... Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden December 2015 Crassula sarcocaulis is a small, evergreen, succulent ... time is late summer to autumn to winter (January to June). Crassula sarcocaulis has two recognised subspecies: subsp. ... It flowers in late summer to autumn (January–April). Crassula sarcocaulis is native to the eastern part of South ...
Crassula fascicularis
... Notten Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden October 2015 Crassula fascicularis is an erect, succulent shrublet, ... sweet scented, the scent growing even stronger at dusk. Crassula fascicularis grows in fynbos on dry sandstone ... Mountains near Bredasdorp, including the Cape Peninsula. Crassula fascicularis has pale coloured, evening-scented ...
Crassula orbicularis
... Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden December 2014 Crassula orbicularis is a succulent perennial, up to 0.25 m ... and generally has a life span of five years or more. Crassula orbicularis is widespread, occurring from Worcester ... or areas with very sandy soil, such as the West Coast. Crassula orbicularis is primarily pollinated by flies. At the ...
Crassula spathulata
... Botanical Garden March 2014 Revised June 2022 Crassula spathulata is a drought tolerant, semi-hardy ... have been observed on the plant throughout the year. Crassula spathulata usually occurs on rocky outcrops along ... turn slightly red when exposed to too much sunlight. Crassula spathulata has a widespread distribution from the ...
Crassula tecta
... is somewhat more succulent than other members of the genus Crassula. It adopts a curious survival strategy by ... but also makes it somewhat unpalatable to animals. Crassula tecta is a perennial succulent, branching from the ... leaves reaching a height of about 50 mm. The leaves of all Crassula species are typically opposite and stacked at right ...
Crassula congesta
... NBG Adam Harrower Kirstenbosch NB March 2013 Crassula congesta is a dwarf monocarpic biennial succulent, ... are wind-dispersed. There are two recognised subspecies of Crassula congesta : subsp. congesta with leaves that curve ... with leaves that curve downwards. Both subspecies of Crassula congesta have fairly limited distributions in the ...
Crassula alpestris
... Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden November 2012 Crassula alpestris is a short-lived dwarf perennial succulent ... tightly clasp the stem and the leaves above. As in many Crassula species, the leaves are arranged oppositely with ... release dust-like black seeds which are wind-dispersed. Crassula alpestris is fairly slow-growing relative to other ...
Crassula deltoidea
... Kirstenbosch NBG Adam Harrower Kirstenbosch July 2012 Crassula deltoidea is a perennial dwarf succulent that forms ... release dust-like black seeds which are wind-dispersed. Crassula deltoidea is a fairly slow-growing relative to other crassula species and can take a few years to form a sizeable ...
Crassula socialis
... Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden February 2012 Crassula socialis is a small succulent perennial, up to 60 mm ... crevices, which are usually south- or south-east facing. Crassula socialis is insect-pollinated. After pollination the ... and are dispersed by wind. Like most other crassulas, Crassula socialis has the ability to survive damage and if a ...
Crassula setulosa
... Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden April 2011 Crassula setulosa grows naturally as a dense mat, forming a ... varied and includes sandstone, granite, shale and basalt. Crassula Crassulas are amongst the easiest plants to ... tolerant and excellent for rockeries and living walls. Crassula setulosa Harv. Crassula setulosa C. setulosa var. ...
Crassula exilis
... Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden December 2010 Crassula exilis grows naturally as a dense mat, forming ... is varied and includes sandstones, granites and shales. Crassula Crassulas are amongst the easiest plants to ... after flowering, keeping the plant looking neat and tidy. Crassula in Latin means 'the little fat one'; exilis, also ...