Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
lactea
ID:
1300289

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aiton

Source:
tro

Year:
1789

Citation Micro:
Hort. Kew. 1: 496 (1789)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001299627

Common Names

  • Crassula lactea
  • White Crassula
  • Cushion Crassula

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Description

Crassula lactea (also called Milky Crassula, among many other common names) is a succulent plant with a rosette of fleshy, triangular leaves with red margins. It is native to South Africa and grows in rocky outcrops and crevices.

Uses & Benefits

Crassula lactea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Crassula lactea has small yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have succulent leaves.

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Where to Find Crassula lactea

Crassula lactea is native to South Africa.

Crassula lactea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crassula lactea?

Crassula lactea

What is the common name of Crassula lactea?

Lactea Crassula

What is the natural habitat of Crassula lactea?

It is found in dry, rocky areas of South Africa

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,

References

The Plant List version 1.0, record: kew-2741816: Originally associated with wfo-0000625138
The Plant List version 1.1, record: kew-2741816: Originally associated with wfo-0000625138
William Aiton (1731-1793): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aiton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:273226-1: Based on the initial data import