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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: | Both the African Plants Database and the Plantlist suggest that var. suborbicularis should be sunk under var. fragilis; however, we have retained it as a separate entity for the time being. |
| 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(s): | |
| Endemic status: | Endemic |
| Red data list status: | Vulnerable |
| Insects associated with this species: | |
| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Literature: |
Fernandes, R. (1983). Crassulaceae Flora Zambesiaca 7(1) Pages 14 - 15. as Crassula fragilis var. suborbicularis Golding, J.S. (ed.) (2002). Zimbabwe Plant Red Data List. Southern African Plant Red Data Lists. SABONET 14 Page 163. As Crassula fragilis var. suborbicularis Mapaura, A. (2002). Endemic Plant Species of Zimbabwe. Kirkia 18(1) Page 136. 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. |
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