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| Synonyms: |
Crassula fragilis Baker subsp. orbicularis R. Fern. |
| Common names: | |
| Frequency: | Rare |
| Status: | Native |
| Description: |
See var. fragilis for general description. This variety is mainly distinguished by very broadly obovate to subcircular leaves, which are more densely hairy, rounded at the apex and with a distinct petiole, 1-5 mm long. It also has slightly longer, corollas, filaments, follicles and styles. |
| Notes: | |
| Derivation of specific name: | expansa: expanding, spreading; fragilis: delicate, fragile; suborbicularis: almost round. |
| Habitat: | In shade on massive shale outcrops, in rock cracks and very thin soil. |
| Altitude range: (metres) | 1120 m (approx) |
| Flowering time: | |
| Worldwide distribution: | It is known only from the type specimen, which was collected in the Chipinge area. |
| Zimbabwe distribution: | E |
| Growth form: | |
| Endemic status: | Endemic |
| Red data list status: | Vulnerable |
| Insects (whose larvae eat this species): | |
| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Literature: |
Fernandes, R. (1983). Crassulaceae FZ 7(1) Pages 14 - 15. as Crassula fragilis var. suborbicularis Mapaura, A & Timberlake, J. (eds) (2004). A checklist of Zimbabwean vascular plants Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 33 Sabonet, Pretoria and Harare Page 37. Mapaura, A. (2002). Endemic Plant Species of Zimbabwe. Kirkia 18(1) Page 136. |
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