Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Berger
Source:
cmp
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. ed. 2 , 18a: 389 (1930)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000624923
Common Names
- Connata Crassula
- Connata Pygmyweed
- Connata
Synonyms
- Tillaea minima Miers ex Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
- Tillaea erecta Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
- Tillaea connata Ruiz & Pav. [unknown]
- Crassula erecta A.Berger [unknown]
- Crassula minima Reiche [unknown]
- Crassula tillaea Macloskie [unknown]
- Tillaea rubescens Kunth [unknown]
- Tillaea erecta eremica Jeps. [unknown]
- Tillaea minima subsimplex S.Watson in W.H.Brewer [unknown]
- Crassula connata connata [unknown]
- Tillaea erecta eremica (Jeps.) Wiggins in Shreve & Wiggins [unknown]
- Tillaea leptopetala Benth. [unknown]
Description
Crassula connata (also called Connected Crassula, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Crassulaceae. It is a small shrub, up to 0.5 m tall, with small, fleshy, oval leaves. It is native to South Africa, and its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Crassula connata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is drought tolerant and has a long flowering period.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Crassula connata var. eremica (Jeps.) M.Bywater & Wickens
Crassula connata var. muscoides M.Bywater & Wickens
Crassula connata var. subsimplex (S.Watson) M.Bywater & Wickens
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Crassula connata are white or pink and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, upright stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crassula connata 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 connata
Crassula connata is native to South Africa. It can be found in dry, rocky areas and grasslands. It is often cultivated as an ornamental plant in gardens and greenhouses.
Crassula connata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crassula connata?
Crassula connata
What is the common name of Crassula connata?
Crassula
Where is Crassula connata found?
Crassula connata is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
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,