Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
peculiaris
ID:
625986

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Tölken) Toelken & Wickens

Source:
cmp

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Fl. S. Afr. 14: 123 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000625318

Common Names

  • Peculiaris Crassula
  • Peculiaris Jade Plant
  • Peculiaris Money Plant

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Synonyms

  • Crassula expansa peculiaris Toelken [unknown]

Description

Crassula peculiaris (also called Peculiar Crassula, among many other common names) is a succulent shrub native to South Africa. It has small, oval-shaped leaves that are arranged in a rosette pattern and are green in color. It grows in dry, rocky areas and prefers full sun exposure.

Uses & Benefits

Crassula peculiaris is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating digestive issues and reducing inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Crassula peculiaris are small, white, and star-shaped. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crassula peculiaris is a succulent plant that is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. To propagate, take a cutting from a healthy stem and allow the cut end to dry out for a few days before planting it in a pot filled with well-draining soil. Water the soil lightly and keep it in a warm, bright area. The cutting should take root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Crassula peculiaris

Crassula peculiaris can be found in South Africa, in the Eastern Cape and Western Cape provinces.

Crassula peculiaris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crassula peculiaris?

Crassula peculiaris

What type of plant is Crassula peculiaris?

Succulent

What is the natural habitat of Crassula peculiaris?

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 v1.1 record kew-2741988: Based on the initial data import
Gerald Ernest Wickens (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wickens' in the authors string.
Hellmut R. Toelken (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Toelken' in the authors string.