Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa

Common name: Rooiplakkie, Sekelblaarplakkie, Sekel-crassula, Honey crassula, Propeller plant, Red treasure, Scarlet paintbrush, Sickle crassula

Family: Crassulaceae (Sedum)

Distribution: Eastern Cape

National red list: Least Concern

Life form: Succulent plant

Comments: The specific epithet (perfoliata, “per” through and “folia” leaves) alludes to the leaf bases surrounding the stem which appears to pass through the substance of the long-lived evergreen leaves. During wet conditions the leaves become very turgid and during dry spells they become flattened and tinged reddish.