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Crassula vaginata subsp. vaginata
... images by Geoff Nichols and Martin von Fintel Crassula vaginata subsp. vaginata is an unbranched, ... may also be white. This plant can be easily confused with Crassula alba . The two species may be distinguished by the ... heads offer a comfortable landing-strip. The seeds of Crassula vaginata subsp . vaginata are very fine and easily ...
Crassula tetragona
... Peter for making their images available via iNaturalist. Crassula tetragona is an evergreen shrub with narrow, almost ... The flowers turn orange as they fade. Six subspecies of Crassula tetragona are recognised: subspecies acutifolia , a ... in dry fynbos and renosterveld, succulent karoo and scrub. Crassula tetragona bears masses of tiny creamy white flowers ...
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 streyi
... 2016 At first this plant was thought to be a form of Crassula multicava, but in fact differs from it in several ... surfaces only occur along the margins of the leaves in Crassula streyi and are not scattered on the surfaces. The ... yellow flowers are tinged red and borne in May and June. Crassula streyi occurs from Oribi Gorge in Kwa Zulu Natal to ...
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 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 sericea var. sericea
... Its stamens have brownish anthers (pollen bearing part). Crassula sericea var. sericea flowers mainly during Winter (May-August). Crassula sericea var. sericea is found in the lower Gariep ... River (Ai-Ais Richtersveld Transfrontier National Park) Crassula sericea var. sericea was found growing with other ...
Crassula sarmentosa var. sarmentosa
... and technical assistance in propagating and growing Crassula sarmentosa , Ms. Philile Khuzwayo (Groen Sebenza horticulturist, KZN NBG), for the images of Crassula sarmentosa taken in the nursery, Alice Notten for the images of Crassula sarmentosa taken at Kirstenbosch NBG and Geoff ...
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 rupestris
... live for more than sixty years in their natural habitat. Crassula rupestris occurs in southern Namibia, the ... tolerant, being able to survive temperatures of - 4°C. Crassula rupestris is pollinated by bees, bumble bees and ... only a very small fraction will make it to adulthood. Crassula This can be accomplished either by cuttings or seed. ...
Crassula rubricaulis
... Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden Feburary 2010 Crassula rubricaulis is a much-branched perennial shrublet ... older flowers an interesting red-and-white-striped effect. Crassula rubricaulis flowers from midsummer until autumn (January to May). Crassula rubricaulis grows on rocky outcrops, occasionally in ...
Crassula perfoliata var. minor
... flowers are up to 7 mm long. The seeds are very small. Crassula perfoliata var. minor is confined to quartzitic ... var. picturata, H. viscosa, Cotyledon orbiculata , Crassula rupestris and Adromischus cristatus. Plants grow at ... altitude of 250-1000 m in Fynbos- or Albany Thicket Biome. Crassula perfoliata var. minor flowers during summer ...
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 ovata
... develop into small capsules, each holding many tiny seeds. Crassula ovata is very similar to Crassula arborescens . C. arborescens occurs only in the ... bloom on its leaves, and its leaves are almost spherical. Crassula ovata is a prominent element of the Eastern Cape and ...
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 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 nemorosa
... Flowering time is in winter, from May–August. Fig. 2 . Crassula nemorosa in fruit in late spring in habitat at ... in the Klein Karoo near Calitzdorp, Western Cape. Crassula nemorosa is widely distributed in the southern parts ... Karoo Supergroup). The associated cliff dwellers here are Crassula lanceolata subsp. lanceolata , Crassula lanuginosa ...
Crassula multicava
Kirstenbosch NBG Werner Voigt Kirstenbosch NBG October 2005 Crassula multicava is a moderate to fast-growing, ... petite, charming little stars, hence the common name fairy crassula, and appear in masses above the attractive leaves. ... serve for rapid absorption of water from the leaf surface. Crassula multicava occurs on forest margins, river and stream ...
Crassula mesembrianthemopsis
... of 2-4 years, perhaps longer if conditions are favourable. Crassula mesembrianthemopsis has seldom been seen in the wild ... amount of leaf surface area exposed to the harsh elements. Crassula Despite crassulas being amongst the easiest plants ... and keep the plants too dry, rather than too wet. The name Crassula literally means 'little fat one'. The specific name ...