Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
hunua
ID:
625773

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.P.Druce

Source:
cmp

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
New Zealand J. Bot. 25: 128 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000625105

Common Names

  • Hunua Crassula
  • Hunua Jade Plant
  • Hunua Crassula Plant

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Synonyms

  • Crassula pusilla (Kirk) A.P.Druce & Given [unknown]
  • Tillaea pusilla Kirk [unknown]

Description

Crassula hunua (also called 'Pig's Ears', among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial succulent plant native to South Africa. It has thick, fleshy, light green leaves that are arranged in a rosette pattern. It is found in rocky areas, grasslands, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Crassula hunua is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It can also be used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crassula hunua is a small, white flower with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crassula hunua is an easy-to-grow succulent that can be propagated from stem cuttings or leaf cuttings. It prefers well-draining soil and bright, indirect light. Water when the soil is dry and fertilize lightly in the summer months.

Where to Find Crassula hunua

Crassula hunua is native to South Africa. It can be found in the wild in the mountains of the country.

Crassula hunua FAQ

What is the common name of Crassula hunua?

Hunua Jade Plant

What is the ideal light condition for Crassula hunua?

Bright, indirect light

What is the ideal temperature for Crassula hunua?

Average room temperature (65-75°F/18-24°C)

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,

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