Status:
valid
Authors:
Forssk.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1775
Citation Micro:
Fl. Aegypt.-Arab. : 60 (1775)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000624770
Common Names
- Alba Crassula
- Alba Star Flower
- Alba Star
Synonyms
- Sedum rubicundum Kuntze [unknown]
- Crassula abyssinica A.Rich. [unknown]
- Crassula ellenbeckiana Schönland [unknown]
- Crassula milleriana Burtt Davy [unknown]
- Crassula puberula R.Br. [unknown]
- Crassula recurva N.E.Br. [unknown]
- Crassula rubicunda E.Mey. ex Harv. & Sond. [unknown]
- Crassula stewartiae Burtt Davy [unknown]
- Crassula rubicunda milleriana (Burtt Davy) Schönland [unknown]
- Crassula rubicunda subglabra Schönland [unknown]
- Crassula rubicunda flexuosa Schönland [unknown]
- Crassula rubicunda hispida Schönland [unknown]
- Crassula alba alba [unknown]
- Crassula abyssinica transvaalensis Schönland [unknown]
Description
Crassula alba (also called White Crassula, among many other common names) is a succulent plant with long, narrow leaves that are white in color. It is native to South Africa and typically grows in rocky, dry areas. It can also be found in grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Crassula alba is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Crassula alba var. parvisepala (Schönland) Toelken
Crassula alba var. pallida Toelken
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Crassula alba is white and star-shaped. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crassula alba is a succulent plant that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by stem or leaf cuttings, or by division. Water it regularly during the growing season, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings. It is relatively drought-tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Crassula alba
Crassula alba can be found in South Africa.
Crassula alba FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crassula alba?
Crassula alba
What is the common name of Crassula alba?
Alba crassula
What is the family of Crassula alba?
Crassulaceae
Species in the Crassula genus
Crassula ankaratrensis,
Crassula bevilanensis,
Crassula acinaciformis,
Crassula alata,
Crassula alba,
Crassula alcicornis,
Crassula alpestris,
Crassula alsinoides,
Crassula alstonii,
Crassula alticola,
Crassula ammophila,
Crassula aphylla,
Crassula aquatica,
Crassula arborescens,
Crassula atropurpurea,
Crassula aurusbergensis,
Crassula ausensis,
Crassula badspoortensis,
Crassula barbata,
Crassula barklyi,
Crassula basaltica,
Crassula bergioides,
Crassula biplanata,
Crassula brachystachya,
Crassula brevifolia,
Crassula campestris,
Crassula capensis,
Crassula capitella,
Crassula ciliata,
Crassula clavata,
Crassula closiana,
Crassula coccinea,
Crassula colligata,
Crassula colorata,
Crassula columella,
Crassula columnaris,
Crassula compacta,
Crassula congesta,
Crassula connata,
Crassula cooperi,
Crassula corallina,
Crassula cordata,
Crassula cordifolia,
Crassula cotyledonis,
Crassula cremnophila,
Crassula crenulata,
Crassula cultrata,
Crassula cymbiformis,
Crassula cymosa,
Crassula deceptor,
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,