Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
thunbergiana
ID:
626229

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roem. & Schult.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1820

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 15 bis 6: 733 (1820)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000625561

Common Names

  • Crassula thunbergiana
  • Thunbergiana Crassula
  • Fairy Crassula

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Synonyms

  • Purgosea debilis G.Don [unknown]
  • Tillaea decumbens Willd. [unknown]
  • Thisantha debilis (Thunb.) P.V.Heath [unknown]
  • Bulliarda decumbens DC. [unknown]
  • Bulliarda trichotoma Eckl. & Zeyh. [unknown]
  • Crassula debilis Thunb. [unknown]
  • Crassula zeyheriana Schönland [unknown]
  • Crassula thunbergiana thunbergiana [unknown]

Description

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Crassula thunbergiana sub. minutiflora (Schönland & Baker f.) Toelken

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crassula thunbergiana 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 thunbergiana 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 thunbergiana

Crassula thunbergiana can be found in South Africa.

Crassula thunbergiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crassula thunbergiana?

Crassula thunbergiana

What is the common name of Crassula thunbergiana?

Thunbergiana Crassula

What is the natural habitat of Crassula thunbergiana?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2742219: Based on the initial data import
Josef August Schultes (1773-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.' in the authors string.
Johann Jacob Roemer (1763-1819): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roem.' in the authors string.