PLANTAE / PHANEROGAMAE / ANTHOPHYTA / SAXIFRAGALES / CRASSULACEAE / CRASSULOIDEAE / CRASSULA / COLUMNARIS
Perennials or biennials with erect stems 3-10 mm hjgh, often with short axillary branches at base. Leaves transversely depressed-ovate, 3-12 x 10-25 mm, rounded, with dorsal ridge, rarely mucronate, tightly clasping and patelliform, often with membranous margins and usually with erect slightly recurved cilia, grey-green to brown. Inflorescence a terminal cymose capitulum, rarely a rounded thyrse more or less rudden by leaves below. Calyx: lobes elliptic-oblong, 3-4 mm long, rounded, with scattered marginal cilia, becoming more fleshy towards apex, green to brown. Corolla slender ampulliform, fused basally for 2.5-3.5 mm, white, pale yellow and often tinged red; lobes narrowly elliptic-oblong, 7-13 mm long with blunt beak. Stamens with yellow to brown anthers. Squamae spathulate to T-shaped, 0.8-2 x 0.8-1 mm, usually truncate, more or less abruptly constricted downwards into a stalk, fleshy and red above and stalk yellowish to almost membranous. From: Toelken, HR. 1985. Crassulaceae. Fl. S. Africa 14: 1-229. [CC BY]
Perennial or biennial herb, succulent, single stem, old leaves remaining on stem, ± 0.01 m long. Leaves transversely depressed-ovate, 5-10 x 10-25 mm, rounded with dorsal ridge, mucronate, tightly clasping and patelliform, margins membranous with cilia, grey-green to brown. Inflorescence a terminal, cymose capitulum or rounded thyrse, partly hidden by upper leaves; flowers sessile. Calyx fleshy towards apex, rounded, marginal cilia, green to brown. Corolla slender ampulliform, fused 2.5-3.5 mm, white tinged red; lobes narrowly elliptic-oblong, 7-13 mm long, terminal beak blunt. Flowering time May-Aug. From: Bredenkamp, GJ; Bredenkamp, CL. 2019. Crassulaceae. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(1): 804-839. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Perennial or biennial, 10-20 mm tall (reaching 60 mm when flowering), often branched at base. Leaves overlapping, sessile, broadly ovate and saucer-like, 3-12 x 10-25 mm, often with membranous, ciliate margins. Flowers in a dense, terminal, brush-like head, ± embedded among leaves, flask-shaped, petals 7-13 mm long, fused in lower 2.5-3.5 mm, pale yellow, tinged red. From: Bruyns, PV. 2013. Crassulaceae. In: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 350-366. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Perennial or biennial to 10 cm, sometimes branched at base. Leaves opposite, depressed-ovate, closely imbricate, recurved-ciliate, margins sometimes membranous. Flowers in a terminal head, tubular, white to yellow, petals 7-13 mm long. From: Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P; Bruyns, PV. 2012. Crassulaceae. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 468-477. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Gentle slopes or depressions on quartz gravel. Rainshadow Valley Karoo. From: Bredenkamp, GJ; Bredenkamp, CL. 2019. Crassulaceae. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(1): 804-839. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Gravelly exposed flats and gentle slopes or shallow flat pans in rocks. From: Bruyns, PV. 2013. Crassulaceae. In: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 350-366. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Quartzite gravel and rocky pavements. From: Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P; Bruyns, PV. 2012. Crassulaceae. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 468-477. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Namibia: Buchuberg to Bushmanland to Vanrhynsdorp, Laingsburg and Little Karoo. From: Bruyns, PV. 2013. Crassulaceae. In: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 350-366. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
S Namibia to Bushmanland to Little Karoo. From: Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P; Bruyns, PV. 2012. Crassulaceae. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 468-477. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
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Occurrence in the Flora of Southern Africa (FSA) countries and South African provinces. Residence status indicates if a taxon is indigenous, endemic, naturalised or invasive in a specific region. This data is based on specimen records and literature
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Names and Sources
| Common name | Language | Reference/barcode | Published as |
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| bergkoesnaatjie | Afrikaans | Bruyns, PV. 2013. Crassulaceae. In: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 350-366. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. | |
| bergkoesnaatjie | Afrikaans | Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P; Bruyns, PV. 2012. Crassulaceae. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 468-477. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. | |
| khaki button | English | Bredenkamp, GJ; Bredenkamp, CL. 2019. Crassulaceae. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(1): 804-839. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. | |
| khakibutton | English | Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P; Bruyns, PV. 2012. Crassulaceae. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 468-477. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. | |
| koesnaatjie | Afrikaans | Bredenkamp, GJ; Bredenkamp, CL. 2019. Crassulaceae. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(1): 804-839. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. | |
| sentkannetjie | Afrikaans | Bruyns, PV. 2013. Crassulaceae. In: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 350-366. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. |
Classification
KINGDOM Plantae
SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae
PHYLUM Anthophyta
ORDER Saxifragales
FAMILY Crassulaceae
SUBFAMILY Crassuloideae
GENUS Crassula
SPECIES columnaris
This species contains accepted infraspecific taxa:
63 results for Crassula columnaris Thunb.
Year
Barcode: PRE0576343-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 8309B | 2001-8-4
Namibia, Lüderitz District - Diamond area No 1, South of Pomona. ± 101km from Pomoma in Klinghardt Mountains.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0577050-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 9023 | 2002-6-27
South Africa, Western Cape, Van Rhynsdorp District: Knersvlakte. ± 32km N of Van Rhynsdorp.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0578963-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 7520B | 1999-9-5
South Africa, Western Cape, Vanrhynsdorp District: Twixt Vanrhynsdorp and Bitterfontein. ± 60 km due S of Bitterfontein.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0650566-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Wyk, AE, 6364 | 1983-8-24
South Africa, Northern Cape, NAMAKWALAND; BULLETRAP; 12.8 KM VANAF BULLETRAP NA NIGRAMOEP
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0659032-0 Collector(s) & number: Mannheimer, CA, CM2036 | 2002-8-28
Namibia, Karas, Chamnaib, S-W foothills, rocky sandy.
General notes: Habitat: foothill. Columnar. Leaves: opposite, broad, cupped, with distinct keel and mucro, margin ciliate. Inflorescence terminal, dense.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0533394-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 7387B | 1999-7-1
South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand District: Port Nolloth area. 15-Myl-Berge, East of Port Nolloth.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0169281-0 Collector(s) & number: Bayer, RJ, SAF 96142 | 1996-9-9
South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand district, Richtersveld National Park, Helskloof Pass.
General notes: Karroo vegetation.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0842148-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 7014 | 2006-8-1
South Africa, Northern Cape, Enroute between Garies and coast after turn-off to Sarrisam from Hondeklipbaai - Garies road, ca. 2km east of Sandkraal on northwestern slopes of Arendshoogte.
General notes: Biome: Succulent Karoo. Vegetation type: Strandveld Succulent Karoo. Flowers cream. Clove-scented.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0563110-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 8352 | 2001-8-5
Namibia, South of Lüderitz - Diamond area No 1. East of Klinghardt Mountains.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0771546-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 7932 | 2007-8-12
South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand District. Between Koingnaas and Kleinzee.
General notes: Biome: Succulent Karoo. Vegetation type: Strandveld Succulent Karoo. Flowers cream, scented pleasantly.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0587459-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 7373A | 1999-7-1
South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand District. Port Nolloth area 15-Myl-Berge East of Port Nolloth.
General notes: Succulent scrubland. Moderate slope. With grey-green leaves.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0587194-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 9441B | 2002-9-17
South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand District: ± 9 km north of Bitterfontein.
General notes: Quartz-rich pegmatite. Gentle slope. Plant height: ± 3 - 5cm. Upright with leaves covering stem, leaves buff-coloured. Common in spots.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0767241-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 8077 | 2007-8-16
South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqua National Park. Roadside north from Riethuis.
General notes: Biome: Succulent Karoo. Vegetation type: Upland Succulent Karoo. Flowers sweetly scented.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0848531-0 Collector(s) & number: Jaca, T, 35 | 2009-8-12
South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqua National Park. Keerom Farm.
General notes: Namaqualand Klipkoppe Shrubland. Slope: moderate. Leaves without stalk/sessile. Flowers white in a capitulum.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0754227-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 10355 | 2005-11-30
South Africa, Northern Cape, Richtersveld. S of Lekkersing at 31 km mark from T-junction from Port Nolloth.
General notes: Gravelly sand. Slope: moderate. N to NE aspect. Height ± 2-4 cm. Low single stems with leaves borne on short stem with highly compacted internodes. Leaves buff. Common in spots.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0817529-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Jaarsveld, EJ, 10289 | 1989-5-17
South Africa, Western Cape, Montagu District: Boplaas.
General notes: Succulent Karroo. Quartz flats. Succulent. Yellow flowers. Conf. L. Dreyer Ex Kirstenbosch, NBG
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0582892-0 Collector(s) & number: Steyn, HM, 184 | 2002-9-14
South Africa, Western Cape, Clanwilliam District: Zuurfontein Farm - on road to Oukraal; Matjies River Nature Reserve.
General notes: Flowers white, aromatic.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0650228-0 Collector(s) & number: Oliver, EGH, 334 | 1977-8-30
South Africa, Northern Cape, RICHTERSVELD; ROSYNTJIESBERG; NECK NORTH OF LELIESHOEK
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0654072-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Wyk, AE, 6269 | 1983-8-23
South Africa, Northern Cape, STEINKOPF; VAALBERG TUSSEN STEINKOPF EN PORTNOLLOTH
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0767230-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 8021 | 2007-8-14
South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqua National Park. Road northwest from Goedemoed homestead.
General notes: Biome: Succulent Karoo. Vegetation type: Upland Succulent Karoo. Flowers cream-coloured. Scented like spice.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0563115-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 8383B | 2002-8-8
Namibia, South of Lüderitz - Diamond area No 1. Western foothills of Aurus Mountains.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0858417-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Rooyen, MW, 2782 | 2011-8-2
South Africa, Northern Cape, Bushmanland: Vaalputs, NECSA site.
General notes: Namaqualand Klipkoppe Shrubland. Habitat: rocky sheet. Substrate: shallow soil. Slope: none.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0587458-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 7376A | 1999-7-1
South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand District. Port Nolloth area 15-Myl-Berge East of Port Nolloth.
General notes: Succulent scrubland. Moderate slope. Plant height: ± 3-5 cm. With upright stems and highly succulent leaves. Leaves white.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0426276-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 14789 | 1948-9-14
South Africa, Western Cape, VAN RHYNSDORP DIST.; 24 MI. N. N. W OF VAN RHYNSDORP
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0650552-0 Collector(s) & number: Oliver, EGH, 389 | 1977-9-2
South Africa, Northern Cape, RICHTERSVELD; KODASPIEK; MAIN RIDGE JUST SE OF BEACON AND UP TO SUMMIT
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0201220-0 Collector(s) & number: Desmet, PG, 452 | 1996-8-21
South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand. Kookfontein, NNE of Soebatsfontein, W facing slope, on the S side of Deelkraal se Berg on Kookfontein, just above grazing line.
General notes: Lowland Succulent Karoo of the Namaqualand coastal belt. Granite. Soil, rocks & bedrock. Well-drained, loam, saline/calcerous soil. W aspect. Semmelparous leaf, succulent dwarf shrub. Abundant. Cream flowers. Plant height 0.05 m.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0563087-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 8449 | 2001-8-13
Namibia, Luderitz, South of Lüderitz - Diamond area No 1. Klinghardt Mountains - Northern parts of range.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0424885-0 Collector(s) & number: Hardy, DS, 122 | --
South Africa, Western Cape, VANRHYNSDORP DIST.; BITTERFONTEIN
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0856673-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 12628 | 2010-10-13
South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand District. SE part of Gaamsberg plateau.
General notes: Mountain top. Gravelly loam. Gentle slope. Plant height: ± 1-2 cm. Single plants with brown leaves on constricted stems.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0737069-0 Collector(s) & number: Crosby, MJAW, 793 | 1988-8-30
South Africa, Western Cape, NUWERUS; 10 KM SOUTH OF NUWERUS.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0587188-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 9495B | 2002-9-19
South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand District: ± 29km south east of Springbok on road to Gamoep.
General notes: Gentle slope. Gravelly sand. Gentle hill slope. Plant height: ± 3 - 5cm. Upright with buff leaves clasping stem. Flowers pale pink. Common in spots.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0803728-0 Collector(s) & number: Thomas, M, s.n. | 1971-9-18
South Africa, Western Cape, Ouberg road between Montagu and Touwsrivier.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0803733-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Zyl, L, 3568 | 1983-9-29
South Africa, Western Cape, Matjiesfontein. Near Bantam crossing, foothills of Witteberge. Altitude 4400'.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0424878-0 Collector(s) & number: Hanekom, WJ, 1572 | 1971-9-13
South Africa, Northern Cape, SUTHERLAND; HOUTHOEK
General notes: Rooi klipperige grond op sogenaamde plate (gelyk gedeeltes) heuwelagtige omgewing. Blare: blougroen met rooierige pienk tint by die onderent en teen die stammetjie. Blomm: roomkleurig geel met 'n pienk tot rooierige tint by sommige plante, het 'n aangename geur. Die blare, maar veral die "stronk" word geëet. Taamlik volop. Volksnaam: koesnaajie.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0588174-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 9689 | 2003-9-2
South Africa, Northern Cape, Sutherland District: South of Sutherland. De Hoop Farm, 9km south west of Verlatenkloof.
General notes: Slope: none. Grazed by sheep. Plant height: ± 4 - 5cm. Upright with overlapping succulent leaves. Fruit absent. Common in spots.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0716076-0 Collector(s) & number: van Ee, CA, BLFU 10120 | 1982-9-28
South Africa, Northern Cape, FRASERBURG DIST.; VONDELING; BO-OP KOPPE TUSSEN KLIPPE.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0424879-0 Collector(s) & number: Wilmot, C, PRE 55107 | 1941-9-2
South Africa, Western Cape, LAINGSBURG
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0989572-0 Collector(s) & number: Clark, VR, 418 | 2008-9-16
South Africa, Northern Cape, Sutherland District. Farm Uitkyk 67. Edge of Roggeveld escarpment on summit plateau - large stony pavement.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0424876-0 Collector(s) & number: Tolken, HR, 5112 | 1973-11-24
South Africa, Western Cape, DOBBELAARS KLOOF; TOP OF KLOOF
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0424883-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 17152 | 1953-9-20
South Africa, Western Cape, LAINGSBURG DIST.; MATJIESFONTEIN; 3 MI. N. OF MATJIESFONTEIN
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0793593-0 Collector(s) & number: Germishuizen, G, 6765 | 1993-8-12
South Africa, Western Cape, Anysberg Nature Reserve. Just past Vrede homestead on way to man-made dam.
General notes: Succulent Karoo. Dry, sandy flats. Small, succulent growing close to ground in deep sand. Flowers bright yellow, in terminal heads.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0720612-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Zyl, L, 3568 | 1983-9-29
South Africa, Western Cape, MATJIESFONTEIN; NR. BANTAM CROSSING, FOOTHILLS OF WITTE- BERGE.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0563133-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 8215 | 2001-7-26
South Africa, Western Cape, Karroo. Matjiesfontein area.
General notes: Rare.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0803741-0 Collector(s) & number: Cloete, I; Haselau, W, 7 | 1986-8-25
South Africa, Cape Province, Ceres. Roggeveld Escarpment. Farm Kraai Rivier 173. 0.5 km N of Ceres turn-off on Matjiesfontein/Sutherland road.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0587428-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 9259 | 2002-9-9
South Africa, Western Cape, Prince Albert District: ± 12km east of Klaarstroom on road to Willowmore.
General notes: Gentle slope. Plant height: ± 2 - 4cm. Forming upright plants with leaves compressed to stem. Flowers light yellow to cream. Common in spots.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0989713-0 Collector(s) & number: Clark, VR, 214 | 2007-9-27
South Africa, Northern Cape, Sutherland area. Sterboom Guest House. Komsberg plateau, on dolerite ridge behind house.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: L.1865077 | Collector(s) & number: Lam HJ; Meeuse ADJ , Lam, HJ; Meeuse, ADJ 4591 | 1938-09-14
South Africa
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Barcode: L.1865076 | Collector(s) & number: Schlechter FRR , Schlechter, FRR 8313 | 1896-07-28
South Africa
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Barcode: WAG.1211581 | Collector(s) & number: Schlechter FRR , Schlechter, FRR 8317 | 1896-07-28
South Africa
Data Resource: https://ror.org/0566bfb96 View record
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
2019
SERIES CHAPTER
Crassulaceae Bredenkamp, GJ; Bredenkamp, CLIn: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(1)804-839
South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria
2013
SERIES CHAPTER
Crassulaceae Bruyns, PVIn: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 350-366
South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria
2012
SERIES CHAPTER
Crassulaceae Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P; Bruyns, PVIn: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 468-477
South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria
1985
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