Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
vaginata
ID:
626253

Status:
valid

Authors:
Eckl. & Zeyh.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Afric. Austral. : 298 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000625585

Common Names

  • Crassula vaginata
  • Vaginata Crassula
  • Fairy Crassula

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Synonyms

  • Sedum crassiflorum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Sedum vaginatum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Crassula crassiflora K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Crassula drakensbergensis Schönland [unknown]
  • Crassula mannii Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Crassula retrorsa Hutch. [unknown]
  • Crassula schweinfurthii Hort.Dammann [unknown]
  • Crassula spectabilis Schönland [unknown]
  • Crassula vaginata vaginata [unknown]

Description

Crassula vaginata (also called Silver Dollar Plant, among many other common names) is a succulent plant with fleshy, round leaves that are green to gray-green in color. It is native to South Africa and prefers dry, sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Crassula vaginata is often used as an ornamental plant, as it is easy to grow and maintain. It is also used to decorate gardens and can be used as a ground cover. The plant is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Crassula vaginata sub. minuta Toelken

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crassula vaginata 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 vaginata 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 vaginata

Crassula vaginata can be found in South Africa, Namibia, and Botswana.

Crassula vaginata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crassula vaginata?

Crassula vaginata

What type of plant is Crassula vaginata?

Succulent

What is the natural habitat of Crassula vaginata?

Rocky areas 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-2742240: Based on the initial data import
Karl Ludwig Philipp Zeyher (1799-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zeyh.' in the authors string.
Christian Friedrich Ecklon (1795-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eckl.' in the authors string.