Taxon

Crassula perfoliata

Crassula perfoliata - Rooiplakkie, Sekelblaarplakkie, Sekel-crassula, Honey crassula, Propeller plant, Red treasure, Scarlet paintbrush, Sickle crassula
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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.
Links: iSpot • SANBI PlantZAfrica • The Succulent Plant Page

Locations

  • 1: Arid House 1 • Accession: 1999-761/1 • Provenance: Unrecorded
  • 2: Arid House 1 • Accession: 1999-761/2 • Provenance: Unrecorded
  • 3: Nursery areas • Accession: 2013-363 • Origin: South Africa • Provenance: Wild
  • 4: Upper garden, rockeries (Ur) • Accession: 2013-363/2 • Origin: South Africa • Provenance: Wild
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