Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
vaillantii
ID:
626254

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roth

Source:
cmp

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Phaen. Germ. 1(1): 992 (1827)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000625586

Common Names

  • Crassula vaillantii
  • Vaillantii Crassula
  • Fairy Crassula

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Synonyms

  • Tillaea vaillantii Willd. [unknown]
  • Bulliarda pedunculata St.-Lag. [unknown]
  • Bulliarda rosea Bubani [unknown]
  • Bulliarda vaillantii DC. [unknown]
  • Elatine aetolica Halácsy & Wettst. ex Wettst. [unknown]
  • Hydrophila vaillantii House [unknown]
  • Bulliarda vaillantii subulata Harv. [unknown]
  • Tillaeastrum vaillantii Britton [unknown]

Description

Crassula vaillantii (also called Vaillant's Crassula, 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 vaillantii 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crassula vaillantii 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 vaillantii 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 vaillantii

Crassula vaillantii is native to South Africa.

Crassula vaillantii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crassula vaillantii?

Crassula vaillantii

What type of plant is Crassula vaillantii?

Succulent

What is the natural habitat of Crassula vaillantii?

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,