Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
tetragona
ID:
626221

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 283 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000625553

Common Names

  • Crassula tetragona
  • Tetragona Crassula
  • Fairy Crassula

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Synonyms

  • Sedum tetragonum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Crassula bibracteata Eckl. & Zeyh. [unknown]
  • Crassula decussata Salisb. [unknown]
  • Crassula densifolia Harv. [unknown]
  • Crassula fruticulosa L. [unknown]
  • Creusa tetragona (L.) P.V.Heath [unknown]
  • Crassula radicans Harv. [unknown]
  • Crassula acutifolia debsifolia (Harv.) Schönland [unknown]
  • Crassula tetragona tetragona [unknown]
  • Crassula acutifolia densifolia (Harv.) Schönland [unknown]

Description

Crassula tetragona (also called 'Fairy Crassula', among many other common names) is a small, succulent shrub that grows up to 12 inches (30 cm) tall. It has small, fleshy, rounded leaves that are arranged in pairs along the stems. It is native to South Africa and is commonly found in rocky areas and dry grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Crassula tetragona is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Crassula tetragona sub. acutifolia (Lam.) Toelken
Crassula tetragona sub. connivens (Schönland) Toelken
Crassula tetragona sub. lignescens Toelken
Crassula tetragona sub. robusta (Toelken) Toelken
Crassula tetragona sub. rudis (Schönland & Baker f.) Toelken

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crassula tetragona is white or pink with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crassula tetragona is a succulent perennial native to South Africa. It has small, round, gray-green leaves and grows in a mat-like form. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. To propagate, take a stem cutting and let it dry out for a few days before planting it in well-draining soil. Keep the soil moist but not wet. The plant should start to root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Crassula tetragona

Crassula tetragona can be found in South Africa.

Crassula tetragona FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crassula tetragona?

Crassula tetragona

What is the common name of Crassula tetragona?

Tetragona Crassula

What is the natural habitat of Crassula tetragona?

Dry rocky slopes in 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,

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