Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
obtusa
ID:
625958

Status:
valid

Authors:
Haw.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1819

Citation Micro:
Suppl. Pl. Succ. : 16 (1819)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000625290



Common Names

  • Obtusa Crassula
  • Blunt Crassula
  • Rounded Crassula


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Synonyms

  • Kalosanthes jasminea Haw. [unknown]
  • Rochea microphylla E.Mey. ex Harv. & Sond. [unknown]
  • Crassula jasminea Ker Gawl. [unknown]
  • Crassula jasminiflora Haw. [unknown]
  • Danielia jasminea Lem. [unknown]
  • Dietrichia jasminea Eckl. & Zeyh. [unknown]
  • Rochea jasminea (Ker Gawl.) DC. [unknown]

Description

Crassula obtusa (also called Blunt Crassula, among many other common names) is a succulent shrub native to South Africa. It has small, oval-shaped leaves that are arranged in a rosette pattern and are green in color. It has blunt edges and grows in dry, rocky areas and prefers full sun exposure.

Uses & Benefits

Crassula obtusa is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating digestive issues and reducing inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Crassula obtusa are small, white, and star-shaped. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crassula obtusa is a succulent plant that is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. To propagate, take a cutting from a healthy stem and allow the cut end to dry out for a few days before planting it in a pot filled with well-draining soil. Water the soil lightly and keep it in a warm, bright area. The cutting should take root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Crassula obtusa

Crassula obtusa can be found in South Africa, in the Eastern Cape and Western Cape provinces.

Crassula obtusa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crassula obtusa?

Crassula obtusa

What is the common name of Crassula obtusa?

Blunt-leaved Crassula

What is the natural habitat of Crassula obtusa?

It is native to South Africa

Species in the Crassula genus

Crassula ankaratrensis, Crassula bevilanensis, Crassula acinaciformis, Crassula alata, Crassula alba, Crassula alcicornis, Crassula alpestris, Crassula alsinoides, Crassula alstonii, Crassula alticola, Crassula ammophila, Crassula aphylla, Crassula aquatica, Crassula arborescens, Crassula atropurpurea, Crassula aurusbergensis, Crassula ausensis, Crassula badspoortensis, Crassula barbata, Crassula barklyi, Crassula basaltica, Crassula bergioides, Crassula biplanata, Crassula brachystachya, Crassula brevifolia, Crassula campestris, Crassula capensis, Crassula capitella, Crassula ciliata, Crassula clavata, Crassula closiana, Crassula coccinea, Crassula colligata, Crassula colorata, Crassula columella, Crassula columnaris, Crassula compacta, Crassula congesta, Crassula connata, Crassula cooperi, Crassula corallina, Crassula cordata, Crassula cordifolia, Crassula cotyledonis, Crassula cremnophila, Crassula crenulata, Crassula cultrata, Crassula cymbiformis, Crassula cymosa, Crassula deceptor,

Species in the Crassulaceae family

Adromischus alstonii, Adromischus bicolor, Adromischus caryophyllaceus, Adromischus cooperi, Adromischus cristatus, Adromischus diabolicus, Adromischus fallax, Adromischus filicaulis, Adromischus hemisphericus, Adromischus humilis, Adromischus inamoenus, Adromischus leucophyllus, Adromischus liebenbergii, Adromischus maculatus, Adromischus mammillaris, Adromischus marianae, Adromischus maximus, Adromischus montium-klinghardtii, Adromischus nanus, Adromischus phillipsiae, Adromischus roaneanus, Adromischus schuldtianus, Adromischus sphenophyllus, Adromischus subdistichus, Adromischus subviridis, Adromischus triflorus, Adromischus trigynus, Adromischus umbraticola, Adromischus coleorum, Adromischus cooperi, Adromischus montium-klinghardtii, Adromischus triflorus, Aeonium loartei, Aeonium uhlii, Aeonium aguajilvense, Aeonium aizoon, Aeonium anagense, Aeonium anagensis, Aeonium appendiculatum, Aeonium arboreum, Aeonium aureum, Aeonium balsamiferum, Aeonium barbatum, Aeonium beltranii, Aeonium bollei, Aeonium burchardii, Aeonium canariense, Aeonium castellodecorum, Aeonium castello-paivae, Aeonium ciliatum,

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