Crassula Tecta

	Crassula Tecta ''Crassula tecta'' is a species of succulent plant in the genus ''Crassula'' native to South Africa. Easily confused with ''Crassula namaquensis'', this species has a compact growth habit forming clusters of round, blue-white leaves. Kept in cultivation since the 18th century, ''Crassula tecta'' is known for the beautiful patterning on its leaves and white flowers. References Crassula, tecta Plants described in 1778 {{Crassulaceae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Succulent In botany, succulent plants, also known as succulents, are plants with parts that are thickened, fleshy, and engorged, usually to retain water in arid climates or soil conditions. The word ''succulent'' comes from the Latin word ''sucus'', meaning "juice" or "sap". Succulent plants may store water in various structures, such as leaves and stems. The water content of some succulent organs can get up to 90–95%, such as '' Glottiphyllum semicyllindricum'' and '' Mesembryanthemum barkleyii''. Some definitions also include roots, thus geophytes that survive unfavorable periods by dying back to underground storage organs may be regarded as succulents. The habitats of these water-preserving plants are often in areas with high temperatures and low rainfall, such as deserts, but succulents may be found even in alpine ecosystems growing in rocky soil. Succulents are characterized by their ability to thrive on limited water sources, such as mist and dew, which makes them equipped to s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Genus Genus ( plural genera ) is a taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of extant taxon, living and fossil organisms as well as Virus classification#ICTV classification, viruses. In the hierarchy of biological classification, genus comes above species and below family (taxonomy), family. In binomial nomenclature, the genus name forms the first part of the binomial species name for each species within the genus. :E.g. ''Panthera leo'' (lion) and ''Panthera onca'' (jaguar) are two species within the genus ''Panthera''. ''Panthera'' is a genus within the family Felidae. The composition of a genus is determined by taxonomy (biology), taxonomists. The standards for genus classification are not strictly codified, so different authorities often produce different classifications for genera. There are some general practices used, however, including the idea that a newly defined genus should fulfill these three criteria to be descriptively useful: # monophyly – all descendants ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Crassula ''Crassula'' is a genus of succulent plants containing about 200 accepted species, including the popular jade plant (''Crassula ovata''). They are members of the stonecrop family (Crassulaceae) and are native to many parts of the globe, but cultivated varieties originate almost exclusively from species from the Eastern Cape of South Africa. Crassulas are usually propagated by stem or leaf cuttings. Most cultivated forms will tolerate some small degree of frost, but extremes of cold or heat will cause them to lose foliage and die. Taxonomy ''Crassula'' was first formally described by Carl Linnaeus in 1753 with 10 species. Etymology The name crassula comes from the Latin adjective ''crassus'', meaning thick, referring to the thickening of the succulent leaves. List of selected species ''Crassula alata'' '' Crassula alba'' ''Crassula alpestris'' (Sand-Coated Crassula) '' Crassula alstonii'' ''Crassula aquatica'' (common pigmyweed, water pygmyweed) '' Crassula arbore ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	South Africa South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa (RSA), is the southernmost country in Africa. It is bounded to the south by of coastline that stretch along the South Atlantic and Indian Oceans; to the north by the neighbouring countries of Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe; and to the east and northeast by Mozambique and Eswatini. It also completely enclaves the country Lesotho. It is the southernmost country on the mainland of the Old World, and the second-most populous country located entirely south of the equator, after Tanzania. South Africa is a biodiversity hotspot, with unique biomes, plant and animal life. With over 60 million people, the country is the world's 24th-most populous nation and covers an area of . South Africa has three capital cities, with the executive, judicial and legislative branches of government based in Pretoria, Bloemfontein, and Cape Town respectively. The largest city is Johannesburg. About 80% of the population are Black South Afri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Crassula Namaquensis ''Crassula namaquensis'' is a species of succulent plant in the genus ''Crassula'' native to South Africa. Easily confused with some forms of ''Crassula tecta ''Crassula tecta'' is a species of succulent plant in the genus ''Crassula'' native to South Africa. Easily confused with ''Crassula namaquensis'', this species has a compact growth habit forming clusters of round, blue-white leaves. Kept in culti ...'' and '' Crassula sericea'', this species has rounded to elongated leaves that are usually blue, covered in fine hairs, and form clumps. Subspecies There are three accepted subspecies. * ''Crassula namaquensis'' subsp. ''comptonii'' * ''Crassula namaquensis'' subsp. ''lutea'' * ''Crassula namaquensis'' subsp. ''namaquensis'' References namaquensis Plants described in 1898 {{Crassulaceae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]