Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Species:
fallax
ID:
522005

Status:
valid

Authors:
Toelken

Source:
cmp

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 12: 387 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000521337

Common Names

  • False Adromischus
  • Mountain Vygie
  • Fairy Crassula

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Description

Adromischus fallax (also called 'Crinkle-Leaf Plant', among many other common names) is a succulent plant native to South Africa. It has thick, fleshy, gray-green leaves with wavy margins and small white flowers. It is found in rocky hillsides and dry grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Adromischus fallax is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adromischus fallax has small white flowers with four petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adromischus fallax is a perennial succulent that can be propagated by stem cuttings or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in a sheltered spot in the garden, as it is susceptible to wind damage.

Where to Find Adromischus fallax

Adromischus fallax is native to South Africa and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.

Adromischus fallax FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adromischus fallax?

Adromischus fallax

What is the common name of Adromischus fallax?

False crinkle-leaf

What is the native range of Adromischus fallax?

South Africa

Species in the Adromischus genus

Species in the Crassulaceae family

Adromischus alstonii, Adromischus bicolor, Adromischus caryophyllaceus, Adromischus cooperi, Adromischus cristatus, Adromischus diabolicus, Adromischus fallax, Adromischus filicaulis, Adromischus hemisphericus, Adromischus humilis, Adromischus inamoenus, Adromischus leucophyllus, Adromischus liebenbergii, Adromischus maculatus, Adromischus mammillaris, Adromischus marianae, Adromischus maximus, Adromischus montium-klinghardtii, Adromischus nanus, Adromischus phillipsiae, Adromischus roaneanus, Adromischus schuldtianus, Adromischus sphenophyllus, Adromischus subdistichus, Adromischus subviridis, Adromischus triflorus, Adromischus trigynus, Adromischus umbraticola, Adromischus coleorum, Adromischus cooperi, Adromischus montium-klinghardtii, Adromischus triflorus, Aeonium loartei, Aeonium uhlii, Aeonium aguajilvense, Aeonium aizoon, Aeonium anagense, Aeonium anagensis, Aeonium appendiculatum, Aeonium arboreum, Aeonium aureum, Aeonium balsamiferum, Aeonium barbatum, Aeonium beltranii, Aeonium bollei, Aeonium burchardii, Aeonium canariense, Aeonium castellodecorum, Aeonium castello-paivae, Aeonium ciliatum,

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