Crassula alpestris Thunb. subsp. alpestris
LC Indigenous Endemic

Morphological description

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]

Habitat

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]

Distribution

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]

Flowering time

July to October

Altitude

400 to 800 m

Occurrence records map

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Residence status

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

FSA

SA

BOT

NAM

ESW

LES

WC

EC

NC

FS

GA

KZN

LP

MP

NW

Absent

Indigenous

Endemic

Naturalised

Invasive

Names and Sources

Accepted name
Crassula alpestris Thunb. subsp. alpestris
Synonym(s)

Purgosea alpestris (Thunb.) G.Don


Classification

KINGDOM Plantae

SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae

SUBFAMILY Crassuloideae

SPECIES alpestris

SUBSPECIES alpestris

22 results for Crassula alpestris Thunb. subsp. alpestris

Specimen records

Barcode: PRE0425585-0 Collector(s) & number: Hutchinson, J, 747 | 1928-10-11

South Africa, Northern Cape, NIEUWOUDTVILLE; 3 MI. W.

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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.

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Barcode: PRE0817037-0 Collector(s) & number: Viviers, M, 1519 | 1985-9-22

South Africa, Western Cape, Wuppertal District: Top of Katbakkies Pass.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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Barcode: PRE0425590-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 14899 | 1948-9-21

South Africa, Western Cape, VANRHYNSDORP DIST.; GIFTBERG PLATEAU

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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.

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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.

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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)

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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

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Barcode: PRE0481611-0 Collector(s) & number: Stirton, CH, 5898 | 1976-8-29

South Africa, Western Cape, ZUURVLAKTE; ZOO RIDGE

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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.

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Barcode: PRE0425575-0 Collector(s) & number: Phillips, EP, 7643 | 1911-9-

South Africa, Western Cape, KHAMIESBERG , GIFTBERG AND OLIFANTS RIVER

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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.

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Barcode: PRE0425581-0 Collector(s) & number: Muir, J, 3705 | 1925-9-18

South Africa, Eastern Cape, WORCESTER DIV.; COEGA; 13 MI. FROM TOUWS RIVER

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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.

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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.

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Barcode: PRE0425586-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 17726 | 1954-9-25

South Africa, Northern Cape, CALVINIA DIST.; LOKENBURG

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Barcode: PRE0458324-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 552 | 1938-9-18

South Africa, Western Cape, KAROOPOORT

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1985

FLORA

Crassulaceae Toelken, HR

Flora of Southern Africa 14: 1-229

No results found for Crassula alpestris Thunb. subsp. alpestris

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