Crassula tomentosa Thunb. var. glabrifolia (Harv.) G.D.Rowley
NE Indigenous

Morphological description

Plants 0.1-0.3 m high when flowering, usually with many rosettes with leaves apparently 2-ranked and tightly packed even when flowering, or leaves shorter than 15 mm. Leaves broadly obovate, 5-15(-25) x (5-)8-30 mm broad, usually truncate, densely hairy to glabrous and with cilia. Inflorescence not branched and lower clusters of dichasia rarely stalked, but often with several inflorescences from different rosettes of same plant. Squamae transversely oblong, square or oblong and usually somewhat constricted towards base. From: Toelken, HR. 1985. Crassulaceae. Fl. S. Africa 14: 1-229. [CC BY]

Diagnostic description

The habit and obovate leaves are very similar to those of C. barbata, but that species is distinguished by its glabrous stems and calyces. In addition, var. glabrifolia usually produces a whole cluster of rosettes which remain compact even when flowering, and the leaf-like bracts on the peduncle are abruptly shorter than the leaves below except in plants from the Ceres Karoo. In the western Richtersveld the leaves are larger and often completely glabrous, and although the plants are superficially similar to those of var. tomentosa, the transversely oblong squamae indicate that this is a form of var. glabrifolia.The squamae gradually become longer southwards so that they are about square in the vicinity of Vanrhynsdorp and become oblong further south. The leaves of the most southern representatives of this variety are rarely longer than 12 mm so that there is no difficulty in distinguishing them from the much more robust plants of var. tomentosa. From: Toelken, HR. 1985. Crassulaceae. Fl. S. Africa 14: 1-229. [CC BY]

Habitat

Growing usually in sheltered rock crevices or under overhanging rocks. From: Toelken, HR. 1985. Crassulaceae. Fl. S. Africa 14: 1-229. [CC BY]

Distribution

Found in south-eastern South West Afri/Namibia and in the Cape Province all along the eastern slopes of the mountains bordering the Great Karoo and Tanqua Karoo from Bushmanland to near Laingsburg. From: Toelken, HR. 1985. Crassulaceae. Fl. S. Africa 14: 1-229. [CC BY]

Flowering time

October to December

Altitude

400 to 1700 m

Occurrence records map

This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations

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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

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Names and Sources

Accepted name
Crassula tomentosa Thunb. var. glabrifolia (Harv.) G.D.Rowley
Synonym(s)

Crassula eendoornensis Dinter


Crassula glabrifolia Harv.


Crassula interrupta Drege ex Harv.


Crassula interrupta Drege ex Harv. var. glabrifolia (Harv.) Schonland


Crassula scalaris Schonland & Baker f.


Crassula tomentosa auct., sensu Britten & Baker f.


Crassula tomentosa Thunb. var. interrupta (Drege ex Harv.) Toelken


Classification

KINGDOM Plantae

SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae

SUBFAMILY Crassuloideae

SPECIES tomentosa

40 results for Crassula tomentosa Thunb. var. glabrifolia (Harv.) G.D.Rowley

Specimen records

Barcode: PRE0862640-0 Collector(s) & number: Steyn, HM, 2035 | 2013-9-13

South Africa, Northern Cape, Sutherland District. Tankwa Karoo National Park, Gannaga Pass.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0212158-0 Collector(s) & number: Helme, NA, 5311 | 2006-4-10

South Africa, Western Cape, Bokkeveld Escarpment, Engel se Punt, about 12 km N of Vanrhynspas.

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Barcode: PRE0593627-0 Collector(s) & number: Mort, ME, 05-169 | 2005-3-23

South Africa, Northern Cape, Dirt road from Springbok to Droedap, at the base of the ridge, just north of some sort quarry.

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Barcode: PRE0424094-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 17153 | 1953-9-20

South Africa, Western Cape, LAINGSBURG; MATJIESFONTEIN; 3 MI. N. OF MATJIESFONTEIN

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Barcode: PRE0757454-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 6961 | 2006-7-30

South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqua National Park. Proposed westcoast section. Northwestern corner of Strandfontein farm.

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Barcode: PRE0424095-0 Collector(s) & number: Munro, HK, PRE 55066 | 1953-10-1

South Africa, Northern Cape, RICHTERSVELD

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Barcode: PRE0424097-0 Collector(s) & number: Marloth, HWR, 12535 | 1925-10-3

South Africa, Western Cape, CERES DIST.; PAARDEKOP; NR. SPES BONA DWYKA ROCKS

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Barcode: PRE0752060-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 5877 | 2005-8-16

South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqua National Park. On road towards Soebatsfontein ca. 30 km from Offices at Main Entrance.

General notes: Biome: Succulent Karoo. Vegetation Type: Lowland Succulent Karoo. Leaves basal, reddish below and very hairy.

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Barcode: PRE0860329-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Jaarsveld, EJ, 9502 | 1987-11-11

South Africa, Northern Cape, Boesmanland. Naip se Berg.

General notes: In rock crevices. Tufted succulent herb. 620/88 Kirstenbosch Succulent Collection. Conf. Burgoyne, P.M.

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Barcode: PRE0587419-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 9294B | 2002-9-10

South Africa, Western Cape, Ceres District: Cederberg. Blinkberg footslopes.

General notes: Moderate slope. Upright inflorescence borne above basal rosette of leaves. Plant height: 20 - 25cm including infloresence. Fruit absent.

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Barcode: PRE0757467-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 7002 | 2006-7-31

South Africa, Northern Cape, Proposed Westcoast section of Namaqua National Park. Koringkorrelbaai (campsite 3).

General notes: Biome: Succulent Karoo. Vegetation type: Strandveld Succulent Karoo. Immature flowerbuds white-pinkish.

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Barcode: PRE0848565-0 Collector(s) & number: Jaca, T, 100 | 2009-8-19

South Africa, Northern Cape, Hondeklipbaai.

General notes: Namaqualand Coastal Duneveld. No slope.

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Barcode: PRE0515540-0 Collector(s) & number: Rosch, MW, 1472 | 1976-9-

South Africa, Northern Cape, NAMAQUALAND; SPRINGBOK; HESTER MALAN WILD FLOWER RES. PLOT 7190

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Barcode: PRE0771490-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 7856 | 2007-8-10

South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand District. Between Koingnaas and Kleinzee.

General notes: Biome: Succulent Karoo. Vegetation type: Strandveld Succulent Karoo.

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Barcode: PRE0736241-0 Collector(s) & number: Theron, GK, 3976 | 1988-11-16

South Africa, Northern Cape, BLAAUWKRANSPAS; TUSSEN CALVINIA EN CERES, TEEN KLIPPERIGE BERGHANG.

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Barcode: PRE0591352-0 Collector(s) & number: Steyn, HM, 691 | 2004-9-1

South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand District: Namaqua National Park. Riethuis farm

General notes: Lowland Succulent Karoo. Moderate slope. Height: including inflorescence.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0842168-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 7042 | 2006-8-2

South Africa, Northern Cape, Farm: Sarisam, ca. 3 km southwest of the homestead.

General notes: Biome: Succulent Karoo. Vegetation type: Strandveld Succulent Karoo.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0183654-0 Collector(s) & number: Pretorius, WAJ, 648 | 2000-11-9

South Africa, Northern Cape, Nieuwoudtville. Oorlogskloof Nature Reserve. P19. Lat.: 31° 29' 32" S; Long.: 19° 6' 26" E.

General notes: Mountain. Poorly drained, brown clay. Gravel. Acocks Veld Type 28. Karoo vegetation. No disturbance. Aspect: S. Steep slope. Local common. Seasonality: unknown. Perennial, erect succulent. Flowers white. No fruit. Plant height: 0.15m.

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Barcode: PRE0515469-0 Collector(s) & number: Rosch, MW, 1295 | 1975-10-7

South Africa, Northern Cape, NAMAQUALAND; SPRINGBOK; HESTER MALAN WILD FLOWER RES. PLOT 190

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Barcode: PRE0586823-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 9360B | 2002-9-14

South Africa, Western Cape, Clanwilliam District: Matjiesrivier Nature Reserve. Sandleegte.

General notes: Quaternary deposits. Gentle slope. Height: including inflorescence. Basal rosette with inflorescence borne at centre.

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Barcode: PRE0646623-0 Collector(s) & number: Oliver, EGH, 806 | 1977-9-8

South Africa, Northern Cape, RICHTERSVELD; LEKKERSING; KARUCHABPOORT 9 KM SOUTH OF LEKKERSING MAIN HILLS NORTH OF POORT

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Barcode: PRE0563124-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 8429B | 2001-8-11

Namibia, South of Lüderitz - Diamond area No 1. Mountain slopes East of Aurus Peak.

General notes: Rare.

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Barcode: PRE0750471-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Jaarsveld, EJ, 9442 | 1987-11-10

South Africa, Northern Cape, EENRIET; Upper S-facing slope

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Barcode: PRE0650333-0 Collector(s) & number: Oliver, EGH, 33 | 1977-8-24

South Africa, Northern Cape, BUSHMANLAND; AGGENYS MOUNTAIN; WEST OF POFADDER. SOUTKLOOF AREA WSW OF AGGENYS FARM

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Barcode: PRE0779122-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Jaarsveld, EJ, 10394 | 1989-5-18

South Africa, Western Cape, Kleinspreeufontein on Quartz flats

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Barcode: PRE0458301-0 Collector(s) & number: Thompson, MF, 398 | 1967-8-26

South Africa, Cape Province, BITTERFONTEIN; 5.6 MI. FROM BITTERFONTEIN TO POFADDER- 1 MI. OFF ROAD IN KLOOF IN WHEATLANDS

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Barcode: PRE0588175-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 9699 | 2003-9-2

South Africa, Western Cape, Ceres District: ± 24km on R356 from Sutherland to Ceres.

General notes: Gentle slope. Plant height; including inflorescence. Forming clumps with leaves tightly adpressed, cilia on margins.

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Barcode: PRE0716701-0 Collector(s) & number: Hardy, DS, 5023 | 1978-10-

Namibia, LUDERITZ DIST.; AURUS MTS.; ROOIBERG ON GRANITE PNBG 24348

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Barcode: PRE0563113-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 8365 | 2001-8-7

Namibia, South of Lüderitz - Diamond area No 1. SW of Auguchab River twixt Aurus and Klinghardt Mountains.

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Barcode: NBG0120193-0 Collector(s) & number: Rossouw, GJ, 375 | 1979--

South Africa, Western Cape, CAPE. Worcester. Theronsberg Pass.

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Observation records

Date: 4/5/2013 12:00:00 AM

Northern Cape

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Date: 10/25/2020 10:33:00 AM

Northern Cape

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Date: 8/28/2021 4:49:00 PM

Western Cape, South Africa

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Date: 9/21/2021 1:25:00 PM

Northern Cape, South Africa

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Date: 8/28/2021 9:50:00 AM

Western Cape, South Africa

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Date: 8/29/2021 10:57:00 AM

Western Cape, South Africa

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Date: 8/28/2021 9:50:00 AM

Western Cape

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Date: 7/7/2020 2:53:00 PM

Northern Cape

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Date: 8/21/2016 5:00:00 PM

Western Cape

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Date: 7/8/2020 9:58:00 AM

Western Cape

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Plant occurence records per dataset

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Occurrence records map

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1985

FLORA

Crassulaceae Toelken, HR

Flora of Southern Africa 14: 1-229

No results found for Crassula tomentosa Thunb. var. glabrifolia (Harv.) G.D.Rowley

Status

Status and criteria

NE

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