PLANTAE / PHANEROGAMAE / ANTHOPHYTA / SAXIFRAGALES / CRASSULACEAE / CRASSULOIDEAE / CRASSULA / ALPESTRIS / ALPESTRIS
Plants erect, 50-150 mm high, with one to several branches each terminating in a flat-topped dichasium. Leaves (5-)8-20(-25) mm long, becoming shorter below inflorescence. Squamae usually transversely oblong-cuneate, rarely stalked. Flowering period: July-September (October). From: Toelken, HR. 1985. Crassulaceae. Fl. S. Africa 14: 1-229. [CC BY]
Usually growing in pockets of shallow sand on rocks, rarely on sandy slopes. From: Toelken, HR. 1985. Crassulaceae. Fl. S. Africa 14: 1-229. [CC BY]
Found in the south-western Cape Province from near Nieuwoudtville, mainly east of the mountains, to east of Worcester. From: Toelken, HR. 1985. Crassulaceae. Fl. S. Africa 14: 1-229. [CC BY]
July to October
400 to 800 m
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
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
Purgosea alpestris (Thunb.) G.Don
Classification
KINGDOM Plantae
SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae
PHYLUM Anthophyta
ORDER Saxifragales
FAMILY Crassulaceae
SUBFAMILY Crassuloideae
GENUS Crassula
SPECIES alpestris
SUBSPECIES alpestris
22 results for Crassula alpestris Thunb. subsp. alpestris
Barcode: PRE0425585-0 Collector(s) & number: Hutchinson, J, 747 | 1928-10-11
South Africa, Northern Cape, NIEUWOUDTVILLE; 3 MI. W.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0586824-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 9307B | 2002-9-11
South Africa, Western Cape, Cederberg. ± Blinkberg Pass - footslopes. ± 1km south of Mount Ceder.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0817037-0 Collector(s) & number: Viviers, M, 1519 | 1985-9-22
South Africa, Western Cape, Wuppertal District: Top of Katbakkies Pass.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0842932-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 11311(c) | 2007-12-8
South Africa, Western Cape, Vanrhynsdorp District. Top of Gifberg.
General notes: Mountain top. Sand on baserock. Slope: none. Upright annual with leaves tinged red.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0170301-0 Collector(s) & number: Pretorius, WAJ, 348 | 1996-9-9
South Africa, Northern Cape, Oorlogskloof Nature Reserve. 15km SSW of Nieuwoudtville. Farm Groot Tuin 653. North of Saaikloof at the start of thick protea bushes.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0686301-0 Collector(s) & number: Zietsman, PC, 1221 | 1985-9-22
South Africa, Western Cape, VANRHYNSDORP DIST.; GIFBERG; PLATO BO - OP DIE BERG. KLIPPLAAT
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0714623-0 Collector(s) & number: Rogers, FA, 16860 | 1915-8-
South Africa, Western Cape, WORCESTER
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Barcode: PRE0586825-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 9311 | 2002-9-12
South Africa, Western Cape, Cederberg. North of Ceres near Lot's Wife.
General notes: Gentle slope. Plant height: 10 - 15cm. Upright with foliage tinged red at this time of the year. Flowers sweet smelling, strongest in evening.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0425590-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 14899 | 1948-9-21
South Africa, Western Cape, VANRHYNSDORP DIST.; GIFTBERG PLATEAU
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0881036-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 18607 | 2022-9-1
South Africa, Western Cape, Vanrhynsdorp District. Matsikammaberge. ca. 1 km ENE of Bo-Drif and 2 km SW of Katkop.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0830918-0 Collector(s) & number: Reid, C, 1452 | 1991-9-23
South Africa, Western Cape, Ceres dist.; Rietvlei 135 Farm at base of Katbakkies Pass. Just to the west of the Rietrivier.
General notes: Succulent herb, growing in rock pockets. Flowers white. Few seen.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0856649-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 12895(c) | 2011-7-21
South Africa, Western Cape, Knersvlakte, N of Vanrhynsdorp. Farm Kareeberg, upper slopes of mountain NW of windmill.
General notes: Clay-rich loam. Quartzite with gypsum under. Gentle slope. Plant height: 3-5 cm. Low upright succulent with thin leaves crowded around stems. Permit No. 55-AAA006-00001-0028 (Western Cape)
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0814872-0 Collector(s) & number: Bean, PA, 1928 | 1987-9-16
South Africa, Western Cape, Laingsburg District: Matjiesgoed Mountains; On Klein Spreeufontein Farm.
General notes: Det: L. Dreyer
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0481611-0 Collector(s) & number: Stirton, CH, 5898 | 1976-8-29
South Africa, Western Cape, ZUURVLAKTE; ZOO RIDGE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0831188-0 Collector(s) & number: Reid, C, 1475 | 1991-9-24
South Africa, Western Cape, Ceres dist.; Kaggakamma Game Reserve. Sandstone area.
General notes: Succulent herb, growing in deep sand. Leaves red; flowers white, shading to pink. Few seen.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0425575-0 Collector(s) & number: Phillips, EP, 7643 | 1911-9-
South Africa, Western Cape, KHAMIESBERG , GIFTBERG AND OLIFANTS RIVER
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0586822-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 9349B | 2002-9-14
South Africa, Western Cape, Clanwilliam District: Matjiesrivier Nature Reserve. Sandleegte.
General notes: Quaternary deposits. Gentle slope. Upright with leaves tinged red at this time of year. Flowers cream to light pink opening in afternoon - sweet smelling. Common in spots.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0425581-0 Collector(s) & number: Muir, J, 3705 | 1925-9-18
South Africa, Eastern Cape, WORCESTER DIV.; COEGA; 13 MI. FROM TOUWS RIVER
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0586821-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 9364 | 2002-9-14
South Africa, Western Cape, Clanwilliam District: Matjiesrivier Nature Reserve. Sandleegte.
General notes: Quaternary deposits. Gentle slope. Plant height: ± 10 - 15cm. Upright with sweetly scented flowers.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0587427-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 9293 | 2002-9-10
South Africa, Western Cape, Ceres District: Cederberg. Blinkberg footslopes.
General notes: Moderate slope. Plant height: ± 4 - 5cm. Foliage tinged red at this time of year. Flowers white to light pink. Fruit absent. Common in spots.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0425586-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 17726 | 1954-9-25
South Africa, Northern Cape, CALVINIA DIST.; LOKENBURG
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0458324-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 552 | 1938-9-18
South Africa, Western Cape, KAROOPOORT
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
1985
No results found for Crassula alpestris Thunb. subsp. alpestris
Status and criteria
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Assessor(s)
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