Species

Crassula decumbens

Etymology

Crassula: From the Latin crassus 'thick', meaning 'rather thick'
decumbens: From the Latin decumbere 'to lie down, recline', in botany refers to creeping plants with upright tips

Common Name(s)

Cape crassula

Authority

Crassula decumbens Thunb.

Family

Crassulaceae

Flora Category

Vascular - Exotic

Structural Class

Dicotyledonous Herbs other than Composites

Flower Colours

Red / Pink,White

Year Naturalised

1883

Origin

Southern Africa, temperate Australia

This page last updated on 25 Mar 2010